There are days when I’m on it — lesson plans done, kids engaged, band rehearsals running like clockwork. And then there are days when I’m winging it, holding on by a prayer, hoping for a fire drill or a surprise town hall to save the day. In this episode, we’re getting real about that universal feeling every educator — and honestly, every human — has: the sense that maybe we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Whether you’re in year 1, year 3, or year 30, this one’s for you. I’ve learned th...
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There are days when I’m on it — lesson plans done, kids engaged, band rehearsals running like clockwork. And then there are days when I’m winging it, holding on by a prayer, hoping for a fire drill or a surprise town hall to save the day. In this episode, we’re getting real about that universal feeling every educator — and honestly, every human — has: the sense that maybe we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Whether you’re in year 1, year 3, or year 30, this one’s for you. I’ve learned th...
There are days when I’m on it — lesson plans done, kids engaged, band rehearsals running like clockwork. And then there are days when I’m winging it, holding on by a prayer, hoping for a fire drill or a surprise town hall to save the day. In this episode, we’re getting real about that universal feeling every educator — and honestly, every human — has: the sense that maybe we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Whether you’re in year 1, year 3, or year 30, this one’s for you. I’ve learned th...
In this episode of Confessions of a Gen Z Educator, I open up about one of the toughest years of my teaching journey—a year that pushed me to the edge and had me ready to walk away for good. (Trigger warning: I’ll be sharing some raw and unfiltered reflections.) This isn’t the neat and tidy “remember your why” message we’re often fed in education. Instead, I unpack how I had to redefine my why—not the one the system tells us to hold onto, but the one that kept me grounded, reminded me of my p...
Let’s be real—lesson planning is not just filling in a template and calling it a day. In this episode, we’re talking about what actually helps, what completely drains your energy, and why no amount of pre-made curriculum will teach you how to really plan for your students. I’m unpacking the difference between performative planning and purposeful planning—the kind that meets your students where they are and doesn’t leave you burnt out by Wednesday. We’ll get into why “just use the template” is...
Welcome to Confessions of a Gen-Z Educator— where real talk meets real growth. In this kickoff episode, I’m talking about that moment we all know too well: when you finally stop saying “one day” and just *do the thing*. Whether it’s having the conversation you’ve avoided, pursuing the goal you’ve kept on the shelf, or stepping into the uncomfortable space of change — it’s time to rip the band-aid off. As an educator working with this generation, I’ve seen how much pressure we put on ourselve...
There are days when I’m on it — lesson plans done, kids engaged, band rehearsals running like clockwork. And then there are days when I’m winging it, holding on by a prayer, hoping for a fire drill or a surprise town hall to save the day. In this episode, we’re getting real about that universal feeling every educator — and honestly, every human — has: the sense that maybe we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Whether you’re in year 1, year 3, or year 30, this one’s for you. I’ve learned th...
