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**This Teacher Life**

A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

Latest Episodes:

4 Ways to to Have A Fresh Start This School Year If You Have Been Stressed or Struggling as a Teacher Sep 03, 2023

Show notes

Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start!

We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome.

We need some ways to help build strong relationships with students.

We need some strategies that engage and motivate kids.

We need some motivation to remind ourselves we are making a huge impact.

If you want this school year to be a fresh start and have all of those keys to success, this episode is for you.

Let’s unpack 4 ways to make the 2023-2024 school year your best school year to date.

Seriously.

Episode Notes:

Wanting a Fresh Start as a Teacher? Join Me in the Awesome Academy:

monicagenta.com/AwesomeAcademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

PREMIERE- Season 5- How to Build Connections with Kids Using Calls, Focused Feedback, and Epic Teacher Fails Aug 27, 2023

Show notes

Want to start off this school year with some practical, easy to implement ideas? This is the place for you

If you need help with the dreaded “calling home” or fun, effective ways to build relationships with kids, or a quick tip on classroom management, I’ve got you covered.

In this exciting episode we talk about the pros of Google Voice, how I make difficult phone calls, ways to incorporate real life skills, and we hear about a massive teacher fail.

The episode will have you laughing so hard and will get you SO excited for this school year.

Plus, a NEW amazing announcement is made…

Episode Notes:

Here is the Helpful Teacher Hacks Resource for Effective Communication:

monicagenta.com/management

Join Me for the Awesome Academy for the 2023-2034 School Year! Fun Flexible PD:

monicagenta.com/AwesomeAcademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Call into the Teacher Hotline Talk Line:

815-780-9505

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Bonus Replay Episode Aug 20, 2023

Show notes

Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE!

But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we need more than just a check-mark.

We need our principals to hear us. We need our students to embrace us. We need our community to support us.

In this motivational, heart-felt episode we will dive into the difference between a check mark and actual change.

At the end, I promise you will have a teacher mantra and have laser focus on how to feel great as we start a new year.

Episode Links:

Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

3 Teacher Secrets That Aren’t Getting Talked About (That NEED to Be Talked About)- Bonus Replay Episode Aug 13, 2023

Show notes

There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about.

We know education had changed. But… is there way more to that?

We know that there is a lot of new leadership and teachers. But… how is that impacting us?

We know that we are struggling at time. But… is there something essential to remember.

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we are diving into 3 big secrets that have answers that you won’t expect.

By the end of this short and sweet, monthly motivation episode you will feel united, heard, seen, and ready to hit re-set!

Episode Links:

Maximize Your Morning with Students with 180 Days of Awesome SEL:

monicagenta.com/180SEL

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

THIS Classroom Management Idea is EXACTLY What We Teachers Need To Start The School Year- Bonus Replay Episode Aug 06, 2023

Show notes

Last year was your classroom a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students?

Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed?

If you said YES to any of that I hear you.

And I have the exact strategy to solve it!

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I share a super simple classroom management hack that will make the start of this school year awesome.

I’m confident you will be clapping and praising the profession when you try this hack with your students!

Episode Notes:

Get TONS of Awesome Classroom Management Ideas Here:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously) Bonus Replay Episode Jul 30, 2023

Show notes

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your career with some positive momentum? Are you a veteran teacher who has been in the classroom for years and feel like you are stuck in a rut? Are you a worried teacher who is so concerned about how we can recover from what has happened the past few years? If you answered “YES” to any of those questions, you are not alone. We are about to embark on another crazy, awesome, and unpredictable school year. But this podcast episode will make it all better as we dive into 4 teacher tips together.

Episode Links:

Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

1 Class Idea That Gets Students ROLLING In the Right Direction (A Dynamic Class Competition) Bonus Replay Episode Jul 23, 2023

Show notes

Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that drives you crazy?

Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students?

Do you want to add a little bit of fun while also creating organized, effective, and engaged kids?

If you said YES to any (or all) of those things then you are in the right place!

And all you need for this idea is a dice. Seriously!

Get everything “rolling” in the right direction for your school and your students with this simple, but significant class competition.

Find out all the details right here, right now!

Episode Links:

Check out the Engaging Battle Brackets! Perfect for Relationship Building AND Engaging Competitions In Your Classroom

monicagenta.com/shop

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation- Bonus Replay Episode Jul 16, 2023

Show notes

“I didn’t see that coming.”

“Wow! That threw me through a loop!”

“Whoa! That’s different.”

“Ugh. Another change?”

Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a teacher?

if you said YES (because you find yourself in expected moments all the time) this episode is for you.

As teachers, how do we keep moving and keep motivated when it feels like unexpected is knocking on our door each day.

This monthly motivation episode will be just the boost you need to keep going and will give you a simple strategy on how to react in the future.

Episode Links:

Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How to Get Kids Talking, Connecting, and Learning with One EASY Idea (A Must Listen for Every Teacher) Bonus Replay Episode Jul 09, 2023

Show notes

I did an activity with my students where 100% of students were participating, smiling, and excited to learn.

Sound too good to be true? It’s not!

And guess what, I planned this lesson in less than 1 minute!

The idea that I’m sharing in this episode is PERFECT for advisory, morning meeting, SEL time, or just a great relationship building lesson.

It will no doubt be one of your favorite new activities of the year!

Episode Notes:

Get 180 FULL SEL Ideas For Your Morning Meeting & Advisory:

monicagenta.com/180SEL

Looking for books to help with relationships in your classroom? Check out:

monicagenta.com/books

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling- Bonus Replay Episode Jul 02, 2023

Show notes

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been!

There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good.

Can you predict why?

Are you experiencing any of these same problems?

In this episode we will explore why teacher’s leaving is at an all time high but more importantly, what you and I can do about it.

This motivational episode will dish out the facts, but also help you focus on what you need to do to be your best personally and professionally!

Episode Notes:

Join Me for the Awesome Academy for the 2023-2034 School Year! Fun Flexible PD:

monicagenta.com/AwesomeAcademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta