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Latest Podcast Episodes

358: Mid Year Reflection – How to Finish the Year Strong

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Dec 8, 2025 |

We’ve hit the midpoint of the school year—congratulations! In this episode, we’re taking a breath and reflecting on what’s working, what’s not, and how to finish the year strong without burning out. From classroom engagement hacks to managing mid-year chaos, we’ll unpack practical ways to keep your students motivated and protect your own energy. Quotables…

357: Classroom Conversations That Matter – The Secret to High Impact Discussions

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Nov 24, 2025 |

In this episode, we dive into what makes classroom conversations truly meaningful and how to move beyond surface-level participation to create powerful, high-impact discussions. From establishing a safe classroom culture to teaching students how to listen actively and respond thoughtfully, we unpack practical ways to elevate dialogue and deepen learning. Quotables “Great questions don’t just…

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Building Classroom Confidence as a Late-Career Educator

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Feb 23, 2026 |

All teachers work to strengthen their classroom confidence, but this can feel especially challenging for later-career educators who are new to the profession. Stepping into a classroom after time spent in another career can bring excitement, purpose, and—at times—self-doubt. Imposter syndrome can creep in, causing even the most capable individuals to question whether they truly…

Bridging the Instructional Gap: Must-Know Pedagogy for Non Traditional Teachers

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Feb 9, 2026 |

The education field contains more non traditional teachers now more than ever. This has occurred for a variety of reasons like low pay, unreasonable workload, lack of support etc. These issues have then lead to nationwide teacher shortages causing schools to hire individuals without a college degree in education as well as a lack of…

Changing Careers: Making the Transition for Future Teachers

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Jan 26, 2026 |

It is not uncommon for individuals to change jobs or careers in a lifetime- about 3-7 times on average. Many reasons contribute to this trend, including higher pay and benefits, career advancement, and job fulfillment. Specifically, when individuals want to transition into teaching from another career field, it can feel daunting. Although there are many…

Becoming A Teacher Without Student Teaching Experience

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Jan 12, 2026 |

Teaching…our country is an education crisis. There are several issues causing the crisis, such as learning gaps, staff and student mental health, declining achievement outcomes for students, as well as a teacher shortage. The shortage of highly qualified teachers leading classrooms is the most alarming issue. Due to poor wages and working conditions, less people…