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Equipping ELLs138. Essential Organization Tips for Teachers: An Interview with Kristen DoneganIn this episode of Equipping ELLs, we sit down with Kristen Donegan of Easy Teaching Tools to discuss essential organizational strategies for teachers at the start of the school year.Kristen shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and experiencing burnout to implementing effective systems that transformed her work life. Learn practical tips like the three-drawer system, respecting the timer, and creating designated spaces for classroom materials. Discover how these techniques can help you stay organized, reduce stress, and create a more efficient and enjoyable teaching environment. Tune in for actionable advice to kickstart your school year...2024-08-0228 min

Mile High FI PodcastEvolution of FIRE and EconoMe 2024 | MHFI 211Recorded in the hotel lobby on the last day of the EconoMe conference, Doug and Carl reflect on some of the presentations and conversations they had over the weekend while also providing their own insights & observations. They discuss various topics including: the evolution of the FIRE movement from its initial focus on accumulating wealth to its current emphasis on mental health and personal development, happiness, post-FI life challenges, and strategies for dealing with anxiety and negative thoughts. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Couldn’t make it...2024-04-1650 min

Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast94. Declutter Your Mind & Your SpaceDo you want to get your space organized so you can feel better? Guess what- it all starts with our mindset. Even cleaning up our space! On today's episode I'm sharing what you can do to declutter your mind and your space.This episode is a special one! Last month we had a Wife Teacher Mommy Club coaching call all about how to declutter your mind and your space. With the new school year slowly approaching, I figured it would be the perfect to air this inspiring coaching call on our podcast today.Most people...2023-07-1137 min

9 to Side: Mastering the Art of the Side Hustle10 - Kristen Donegan (Easy Teaching Tools)Meet Kristen Donegan, mom of two and the creator of Easy Teaching Tools, a company focused on providing teachers with ideas and resources to make teaching easier. About Kristen: Kristen Donegan has been an elementary school teacher and Reading Specialist since 2005 in both California and O'ahu, Hawaii. She has enjoyed teaching kindergarten, first grade, a 1/2 combo, and second grade before resigning to continue Easy Teaching Tools Inc. and raise her two kids. Kristen also presents at professional development conferences such as SDE Nationals and Teach Your Heart Out. Founded in 2010, Easy Teaching Tools has helped over...2023-02-2235 min

The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S19E02It’s Episode 02 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about the strangest strangers. “The Caller” written by Ryan Jameson (Story starts around 00:03:50) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Judith Nichole Goodnight, Caller – Graham Rowat, Franklin – Mike DelGaudio, Mr. Donegan – Jesse Cornett “The Man in the Trees” written by Claire Halleran (Story starts around 00:19:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Muriel – Erin Lillis, Charlene – Wafiyyah White, Gladys – Mary Murphy, Judy – Penny Scott-Andrews, Susan – Sarah Thomas “...2023-02-121h 08

Real Teacher TalkTaking a BreakHey there. I wanna thank you for being such a loyal listener to The Real Teacher Talk podcast. We're going on a brief hiatus, but I'd still love to connect with you. The best way to do that is over on Instagram at Easy Teaching Tools, our website, EasyTeachingTools.com, or by Email. And the bonus of that is when you sign up, you'll get tips to get organized with your lesson planning by going to EasyTeachingTools.com/LessonPlanningPodI can't wait to...2023-01-0101 min

Real Teacher TalkHow to Get Your Life Back with Sabrena BrooksAre you ready to get your life back?As we look forward to all things 2023, This week we decided to drop back to our very first interview on Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Sabrena Brooks, a busy teacher and mama to talk about how she balances school with her life and the tools she uses to make it happen.Sabrena Brooks is a mom of two active boys with a baby girl on the way. She is a lover of camping and music, and wife to a special education para-educator by...2022-12-2618 min

Real Teacher TalkThe Sunday BluesSome people call them the Sunday blues. Some people call them the Sunday Scaries. Others just flat-out say, “I am dreading going to work tomorrow.”Whatever you call it, if you’ve had this experience, you aren’t alone! All sorts of people, teachers included, can feel this way on Sunday evenings.Although this feeling is normal, I am passionate about helping teachers enjoy their lives both inside and outside of the classroom! In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I’m chatting about three simple things you can do this week to alleviate...2022-12-1809 min

Real Teacher TalkNavigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuireIf the thought of student loan debt makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, this episode is for you!Student loan debt is overwhelming for anyone, but especially for chronically-underpaid teachers. If you’re in the boat of feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with student loan expert, Meagan Landress McGuire to discuss how to get started tackling this daunting topic. We chat about how to navigate between your different loan forgiveness options, what the new forgiveness program could mean for...2022-12-1119 min

Real Teacher TalkToxic Teacher EnvironmentsLast week we chatted about how to handle it when you’re struggling with one specific coworker or team member.Today, we’re going to go a little bit deeper and discuss what to do if the environment you’re in becomes too toxic. Maybe it’s too much negativity, or maybe your environment is swinging the other way to toxic positivity!Cattiness, bullying, gossiping, and retaliation are the kinds of things I’m referring to in this episode.In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I’m sharing five tips fo...2022-12-0413 min

Real Teacher TalkDealing with Challenging Team Members at SchoolDo you have a coworker at your school that just really irritates or bothers you? I’m not talking about the coworkers that are outright mean or offensive, but the sort of coworker that just gets under your skin.I bet you have at least one person coming to your mind! We all have them. It can definitely be a challenge working with someone who you struggle to get along with, but many times we have to!In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I’m sharing six things you can do to help...2022-11-2715 min

Real Teacher TalkMy Hardest Year YetI’m doing things a bit differently this episode, and I’m opening up about the hardest teaching year I’ve had so far in my career. I explain the different factors that worked together to make it a perfect storm, and why I want to go back to the classroom with a refreshed and new perspective.In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I get vulnerable and share things that went on my last year of teaching (so far) both in my personal life and my professional life that contributed to it being...2022-11-2018 min

Real Teacher TalkSassy GuardiansWe aaaaaaaall have them in our classes. THOSE parents. You know exactly which parents I’m talking about.The ones who email you at all hours of the day and night, the ones who question every single decision you make, the ones displeased with every paper sent home. Dealing with sassy parents and guardians can be super stressful. But, it doesn’t have to be!In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I dive into this topic and discuss where this behavior might be coming from, how to see these parents and guardians throu...2022-11-1315 min

Real Teacher TalkMake Parent Volunteers Work for YouHave you ever felt overwhelmed by parents or caregivers offering to volunteer in your classroom?I know that lots of schools don’t have parent volunteers, but for those that do, it can become a lot of work to prepare for them! If you don’t know where to start, this is the perfect episode for you.In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I chat about how to make parent volunteers work for you! I discuss how to utilize parent volunteers, how to include parents who want to volunteer but can’...2022-11-0620 min

Real Teacher TalkHow to Use Data to Improve your Classroom with Dr. Matthew CourtneyAs a teacher, have you ever asked (or been tempted to ask) WHY are we doing this?!If so, you aren’t alone. Collecting and analyzing data in the classroom can give us answers to why we’re doing certain things and give us a road map for what to do next. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Dr. Matthew Courtney to discuss all things data! We chat about how to use data to solve problems in our classrooms, how to use the data you’re already collecting, and the...2022-10-3027 min

Real Teacher TalkStreamlining the data collection process with Rebekah PoeData collection is a super important part of teaching, but so many teachers dread it! I promise you don’t have to.There are ways to make the process simple, effective, and meaningful. I sat down with Rebekah Poe to chat about how to streamline the data collection process.Rebekah Poe is an award-winning special education teacher and national teaching conference presenter. She has over a decade of experience in special education. As an educator, Rebekah believes all behavior is communication and all feelings are valid, and she focuses on providing equitable education an...2022-10-2340 min

Real Teacher TalkSuccessful Parent or Caregiver ConferencesIf the thought of parent or caregiver conferences makes you feel a little sweaty, you’re not alone! What is it about talking to other adults that can be so scary?I learned a lot during my time in the classroom, mostly from making my own mistakes.So, in this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I am sharing my favorite simple tips and tricks to make your conferences run smoothly and be a little less stressful.I share how to make sure caregivers know you’re on the same team, ways to e...2022-10-1618 min

Real Teacher TalkQuiet Quitting isn't happening, but this is...Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” and wondered how it related to teaching?Quiet quitting is a hot topic right now. It’s the idea that people are “giving up” or “quitting” on their jobs without actually resigning.In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I tackle this topic and whether or not I think it actually relates to teachers! I discuss what quiet quitting is, how to do more than the bare minimum and only work your contract hours, and how to set up systems to set yourself up for success!R...2022-10-0920 min

The Classroom CommuteBalancing School and Home: Making the Most of Your Time At School So You Can Enjoy Your Time At Home (With Kristen Donegan)WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF BEING THE LAST CAR IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FROM TIME TO TIME.There’s always one more thing to do. One more set of copies to make. One more…one more.And then it becomes a pattern. Staying late at school night after night… Bringing home work to complete on the weekends becomes the norm.Before you know it - you’re THAT teacher who has no boundaries and feels like their work day as no end and no beginning.Today on the podcast, we...2022-10-0332 min

Real Teacher TalkCreating a Classroom Environment where All Students Thrive with Johnny TiersmaDo you ever wonder how you can create a positive classroom environment and still get everything done that needs to get done?If so, you’re in good company. But trust me, it’s possible!In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with Mr. Johnny Tiersma, a fellow San Diego area teacher, to talk about how to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive! We discuss what stops teachers from having fun, how to use humor to create a positive classroom environment, and why this type of en...2022-10-0232 min