This Teacher Life

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2 SEL & Relationship Building Ideas that are SO Simple + Perfect for Your Classroom! (Summer Replay Episode) Jul 10, 2022

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My students won’t talk or get engaged in my lessons.

My students have a wall up and are impossible to reach.

I just need more ideas to add to my teacher tool belt.

I wish I had fun, new strategies to try with kids.

If you have found yourself thinking or feeling any of those things, this episode is for you!

During this insanely dynamic episode you will hear 2 simple, but super powerful ideas to help you connect with your students.

What’s the difference between leading lessons and listening to leverage learning?

Come find out with me right now!

Episode Links:

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The 1 Classroom Management Strategy That Will Change Everything-Seriously! (Summer Replay Episode) Jul 03, 2022

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Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues.

The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot.

We had whole classes dedicated to it in undergrad.

Our principals talk about it in our evaluations.

And these days some teachers are even saying we need to “ditch it.”

Some educators believe that classroom management “isn’t needed” if we just have classroom respect.

What do you think?

Well, in this episode I give my 2 cents on classroom management AND dish out my all time FAVORITE idea on how I manage my own students.

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4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New Levels (Summer Replay Episode) Jun 26, 2022

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Want 2022 to be awesome? Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last past January? Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground?

If you are truly ready for this year to be different then this episode is for you. We will dive into 4 small habits that will set your morning up for total success so you can have an incredible day in the classroom.

These 4 habits will make you a better teacher because they will impact your whole day on a positive level.

Get ready to be mind-blown on how easy these ideas are to implement too.

Episode Links:

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

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

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How to Deal with Negative Teachers & Staff in Schools (Summer Replay Episode) Jun 19, 2022

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Do you have negative co-workers in your school?

Are you having a hard time figuring out what to do and say to make things better?

Is the negativity becoming so toxic that it is starting to impact you and your students?

Difficult co-workers exist everywhere, but the good news is there are 3 ways that we can make this better.

In this episode we will explore the raw, real emotions that come with this difficult situation.

But by the end you will feel so much better about how to move forward.

Episode Links:

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

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

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How to MOTIVATE Kids (Using Just a Door), How to Get Kids Quiet FAST, and How to ENGAGE Kids Staring at the Wall (Summer Replay Episode) Jun 12, 2022

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Do you have a door to your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you!

Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you.

Do you want students engaging rather than staring at the wall? Of course you do! So, I’ve for an engaging idea for you.

3 ideas will come your way in this episode that is all about being a Game Changer for kids.

If you are looking for ways to boost student engagement and increase student motivation, this episode is for you!

Episode Links:

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Sign Up for Monica’s Mailing List and get TONS of FREE Resources Sent Out All Summer Long!

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

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

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

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Leaving Teaching For Good! Is It Time To Say Goodbye? (Summer Replay Episode) Jun 05, 2022

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55% of educators admit to considering a career change in 2022

Are you thinking about leaving teaching?

Are you wanting to say goodbye to education?

Am I contemplating quitting this year too?

In this episode you will find out what you need to do, say, or think before making this big decision.

By the end you will know what path is the right path for you, for your purpose, and for your profession.

Episode Links:

Get your copy of 180 Days of Awesome so you can dive into it this summer! Visit:

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Sign Up for Monica’s Mailing List and get TONS of FREE Resources Sent Out All Summer Long!

https://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

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

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Teacher Tired! How to Set Realistic Expectations in Education (Summer Replay Episode) May 29, 2022

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This is not what I thought this school year was going to look like….

That is a statement that has been said by nearly every teacher this year and we are heart-broken about it.

If you are struggled to get your footing this year…

If you felt this year was your hardest in education to date….

If you are need a big boost….

Then this episode is for you because it’s all about setting realistic expectations for ourselves as teachers.

We don’t have control of everything, but we do have control over what we expect of ourselves as educators.

Episode Links:

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

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

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How To Sprint Into Summer as a Teacher (Because You Freaking Deserve It) May 22, 2022

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It’s time to spring into summer because we all deserve that!

But how do we truly maximize this time so we feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and restored?

In this episode I give 3 simple ideas on how we can make the most of summer in all areas of our life.

This little hacks will help you have the best summer of you teacher career- seriously!

Episode Notes:

Early Bird Registration for the 4-Part Virtual PD- The Awesome Academy:

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

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

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Connect with Monica on social media:

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How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Education- A Real, Raw Look at Learning in 2022 with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer May 15, 2022

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There is no doubt that education has changed over the past few years.

But what do those changes mean for the big picture of schools and students?

Are all the changes bad? Will we ever go back to normal? Do we even want to go back to normal?

In this real and raw discussion about teaching, Jack and I explore what is to come in the future and what we can do to fix it.

If you have found yourself asking the question, “what happened to education?” this episode is for you.

Episode Notes:

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

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Want more from Jack? Check him out!

https://www.jackberckemeyer.com/

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

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Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! The End of the School Year Reflection We Need (Plus a HUGE Announcement) May 08, 2022

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As I have reflected on this school year, one central theme has come up over and over again. That theme is the power of relationships!

Connecting with students, the important of social-emotional learning, and the building of ties with kids have been the cornerstone of the past 180 days.

And because of that I have a MASSIVE announcement to make!

In this episode we will do a quick reflection on relationships and I then I will break some news that I have been dying to divulge for over a year!

Don’t miss this episode, teacher friends!

Episode Notes:

Pre-Order your copy of 180 Days of Awesome Relationships here:

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

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

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