This Teacher Life

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Are Schools Forgetting about THIS? What is THIS? (The Answer Will Totally Surprise You)- Monthly Motivation Episode May 01, 2022

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Schools didn’t forget to buy desks,

Schools didn’t forget to hire a janitor.

School didn’t forget to install wifi.

Schools didn’t forget to write curriculum.

But schools HAVE forgotten about this?

What is this and why is it essential?

You will find out in this super motivational, quick episode.

And I promise that THIS would keep educators happy, healthy, and holding on for another year of teaching!

Episode Notes:

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Talking with Mr. D-Joe Dombrowski About Teacher Realities, Ridiculous Trends, and All Things 90s Kids Loved Apr 24, 2022

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If you like to laugh, remember inflatable furniture, owned a Ti 89 calculator, or stuff snacks from the Dollar Tree in your purse before a movie, this episode is for you!

In a special, hilarious interview with Mr. D, education’s funniest teacher, Joe Dombrowski and I talk about how ridiculously funny the internet has become and how we all need to flash back to when school supplies weren’t all scented.

It’s get real and raw as Joe goes unfiltered and tries to pronounce words with too many vowels in them.

Come have some fun with us in this episode!

Episode Notes:

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

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

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Connect with Monica on social media:

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Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

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4 Little Reminders of Why We Are in Education (These Are SO Good) Apr 17, 2022

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Sometimes, especially at this point in the school year, we just need a reminder.

A reminder that we are good at our job as a teacher.

A reminder that we are making a difference in the lives of kids.

A reminder that students are hilarious and it’s ok to laugh.

A reminder that we are not alone.

And in this episode you will get all of those reminders, plus so much more!

Get ready to laugh, cry, celebrate, and struggle together.

Because all of those are part of living this teacher life!

Episode Notes:

Check out these awesome teacher books so you are ready for summer reading:

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

http://monicagenta.com/pd

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

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Teacher Health- This is THE THING Teachers MUST DO To Take Care of Ourselves- A Special Conversation with Kyle Krueger Apr 10, 2022

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If there was one thing that could improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health as a teacher, would you want to know about it?

This year has been hella hard, but there is something really special that we can do to make it better for ourselves both personally and professionally.

In this episode, I sit down with educator Kyle Krueger, and talk about teacher health and self-care in a real, raw way.

From “ditching data” to unlocking the power of STOPPING a common practice in classrooms, I am confident you will walk way refreshed and feeling better about your teacher journey.

Episode Notes:

Want some NEW motivation for your teacher life? Check out this awesome new group:

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Check out the BEST JOURNAL EVER for Teachers! 180 Days of Awesome:

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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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How To Be the Best Teacher Possible WITHOUT Changing ANYTHING About Your Teaching Practices- Monthly Motivation Episode Apr 03, 2022

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What if I told you that you could be the best teacher you can be and you didn’t have to change, add, or edit anything that you are doing in your classroom.

What if I told you that the “secret” here has nothing to do with lesson plans, classroom management, student engagement, or some other philosophy.

Well, in today’s episode I am going to share that secret and I think you are going to be shocked at how easy it is.

In this short, monthly motivation episode I explain how I got super stuck in my school and what I did to overcome it.

If you take this idea and apply it to your own life, I am 100% confident you will end the year on an awesome note!

Episode Notes:

Want some monthly motivation for teachers? Join this awesome group:

monicagenta.com/group

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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How Well Do You Know Your Teacher BFF? With Special Guests Amanda + Marie Mar 27, 2022

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Have a teacher BFF is an important part of the profession!

This person knows how to surprise us with our favorite soda from the machine after a rough morning.

This person knows when to come into our room and give us a quick hug.

And this person can predict our thoughts and feelings (sometimes before we can )

And in this special episode Amanda and Marie, teacher BFFS, put all of this to the test in a game show type interview.

If you love the Newlywed Game, Legends of the Hidden Temple, or just a friendly competition, you are going to love this recording.

Episode Notes:

Want to end the year on a really awesome note? Check out the Crushing It For Kids Course!

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Looking for some positive teacher books or inspirational teacher t-shirts? 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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How to Crush It For Kids In The Classroom This Spring (Even If You Feel Crushed with Stress & Frustration) Mar 20, 2022

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There are 5 secrets to success in education! Do you know what they are?

They aren’t about test scores or curriculum data, but they are about CRUSH!

What does that mean? Dive into this episode and find out.

The strategies, reflections, ideas, and stories shared in this short and sweet audio will totally blow your mind.

And you will be ready to CRUSH IT this spring. Boom!

Episode Notes:

Need a Teacher Boost this Spring? Check out this awesome virtual course:

monicagenta.com/courses

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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom WILD (In a Good Way) Mar 13, 2022

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Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place.

In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show you how to: increase student motivation, decrease problematic behaviors, boost classroom camaraderie, and create SO much fun.

Literally all you need to implement this super simple, but super effective idea is a deck of uno cards and a classroom of kids.

I promise you will want to implement this idea immediately!

Episode Notes:

Need a Teacher Boost this Spring? Check out this awesome virtual course:

monicagenta.com/courses

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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

The Roller Coaster of Emotions Educators Feel Right Now (And What We Can Do to Enjoy the Ride)- A Monthly Motivation Episode Mar 06, 2022

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Do you feel like you are on a roller coaster of emotions right now in education?

One day you love teaching and your school or students bring you so much joy,

The next day you are so tired, so stressed, and don’t know if you can do it anymore.

In this week’s episode we talk about the ups and downs, the twists and turns, the love and the hate of teaching right now.

The 90s references about Six Flags, station wagons, and Diet Coke coupons, will make you laugh to balance the real, rawness of our reality.

This 20-minute real talk is for YOU, teacher friend!

Episode Notes:

Need a Teacher Boost this Spring? Check out this awesome virtual course:

monicagenta.com/courses

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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Shopping Hacks, School Tips, and Coupon Tricks with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer Feb 27, 2022

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Shopping, coupons, margaritas, and Macys. If you like any or all of those things, this episode is totally for you!

My BFF Jack Berckemeyer and I dive into all things 80’s and 90’s fashion in this hilarious interview.

We also get real on fashion emergencies, school uniforms, and covid shopping problems.

There is SO many funny one-liners, tips, and tricks thrown out in these 30 minutes.

Don’t miss out on this audio shopping spree!

Episode Notes:

Want to Crush It For Kids This Spring? Check out this awesome virtual course:

monicagenta.com/courses

Looking for some positive teacher books or inspirational teacher t-shirts? 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/

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

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