We’re talking about the mental exhaustion that comes with teaching, why it hits so differently than other jobs, and what it actually looks like to try and stay sane outside of school.

Because you’re not lazy... You’re just tired in a way that’s hard to explain unless you live it.

In this episode, I’m talking about the emotional whiplash of teaching... How kids can go from arguing with you to loving you in less than 24 hours. If you’ve ever walked out of school questioning everything… only to be someone’s favorite teacher the next day, this one’s for you.

Yeah. This is one of those days.

Here's the very real moment I hit my limit during a math test, what led up to it, and why “losing your cool” as a teacher isn’t as simple as it might seem from the outside.

Because it’s never just about the talking.
It’s the repetition. The pressure. The feeling of not being heard.

If you’ve ever walked away from a moment in your classroom thinking, “Did I overreact?”... This one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of one student who spent most of the year struggling with behavior and believing he “couldn’t control it,” and the progress that’s made me more proud of him than I ever expected.

In this episode, I share what it’s like to hold it together for your students while navigating personal loss, grief, and heavy emotions behind the scenes. If you’ve ever had to smile through the pain, keep it together when you’re falling apart, or be the steady adult when you feel anything but steady, this one is for you.

Survive the chaos with us, one meltdown at a time.

In this episode, I’m talking about the small, unexpected moments that remind us why we do this job... like a seven-year-old stopping everything just to say, “You’re the best.” The moments no data point can measure. The ones that help you pause, breathe, and remember that even on the hardest days, you matter more than you know.

Because teaching isn’t just what we do. It’s the quiet magic in between. 

I’m sharing the full behind-the-scenes of how it all unfolded and why I’m so grateful for every single person who supported this mission.

In this episode, I’m talking about why teachers need real breaks, why we feel guilty taking them, and why home girl can take breaks too.

A new student joined our class, and what happened next was one of the purest, sweetest displays of kindness I’ve ever seen. My second graders stepped up in ways that made me stop, watch, and think, “Wow… kids are truly better humans than us.” Their empathy, their excitement, their instinct to include... Honestly, adults could never.

If you need a little faith-in-humanity boost or a reminder of the magic inside a classroom, this episode is going to hit you right in the feels.

Because teachers aren’t just teaching. We’re therapists, protectors, detectives, comforters, cheerleaders… and sometimes the only safe place a kid has all day.

This week, I’m opening up about the real emotional load we carry... the stuff nobody prepares you for, but every teacher knows too well.

That’s what today’s episode is all about. The breakthroughs, the goosebumps, the “did that really just happen?” moments. Get ready to celebrate the little wins that keep us going. And... you better be nice about it ;) 

We’re talking about the teacher who was shot by her first grader.

I’ve seen it all over social media, and honestly, it’s shaken me. Between the court case, the details coming out, and the what-ifs running through my head... I can’t stop thinking about it.

Because this story isn’t just about one teacher. It’s about all of us. The weight we carry. The fear we hide and the heartbreak that shouldn’t come with the job.

I’m on a mission to make sure no kid has to go hungry over school breaks, and I need your help to make it happen. Whether you share, donate, or simply listen... you’re part of something bigger.

Let’s fill some bellies, spread some kindness, and make a difference together.

https://givebutter.com/untidyteacher

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too strict” or “too soft,” this episode will give you some perspective (and maybe a little encouragement) to hold your ground... with kindness of course!

How do you handle a student who chooses total silence with you but won’t stop chatting elsewhere? I share the full story, my total shock, and why this one has me scratching my head more than any kid ever has.

In this episode, I open up about that day, how my school family rallied around me in the middle of the chaos, and why I’m extra grateful for this community (both at school and here with you). Teaching is exhausting enough, but when life piles on, it’s the people around you that make all the difference.

If you’ve ever wondered what teachers really go through, buckle up. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it will make you want to hug a teacher (and maybe buy them some Clorox wipes).