Episodes

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, I want to be honest about something I think a lot of us struggle with—this constant drive to grow, improve, and be “better.” It sounds noble, right? But if you’re anything like me, that mindset...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode starts with a confession—I used to hate lunch duty. Even worse, I was asked to help clean up afterward, and I’ll admit it: I was kind of a jerk about it. I was annoyed, even angry, and...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Lately, the weather here in southeastern Pennsylvania  has been just about perfect, and I’ve been making a point to enjoy it—with no earbuds, no distractions, just fresh air. It’s been good for the...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, I’m reflecting on how my relationship with time has changed—from lingering in hallways with friends to rushing through the day just to get home. Inspired by Oliver Burkeman’s , I explore the idea...

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a moment from right before spring break when I had a big plan for a Socratic Seminar… and then totally bailed on it. But here’s the thing—I’ve got an awesome grade-level...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Last time, we talked about how important it is to surround yourself with the right people—but today, I want to flip that around a little. What about when you feel like the one bringing the bad vibes?...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, I share a powerful reminder of why teaching is such a gift: getting to witness our students grow into the people they’re meant to be—and sometimes, if we’re lucky, cheering them on...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we're diving into an exciting and practical way to bring AI into your classroom—by turning it into a powerful, personalized tutor for your students. Inspired by a recent blog post from ...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, “Be Mindful of Your Memories,” we take a deep dive into how nostalgia and memory shape not only our emotions but our present-day realities, especially as educators. Sparked by everything...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by a powerful post from educator and podcaster Trevor Muir called “T” It hit me hard—in the best way—because it’s all about shifting our focus as teachers from outcomes...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was planned on a pretty special day—my oldest son turned 15, which has me feeling all the things. It’s true what they say: “time flies,” but you never really get it until you're...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! This past week was one of those where I was just loving life—engaging with students, enjoying the creative process of planning (especially with AI), and taking time off for wrestling. It’s easy to feel...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that many of us wrestle with—what happens when you don’t always love your job? As someone who’s spent decades immersed in wrestling, I know firsthand how identity can be...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a powerful question: Will you meet your goals this year? Inspired by a recent episode on the biggest mistakes people make when setting goals, we’ll explore why keeping your goals...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is all about the power of doing the little things well and how that philosophy connects to restorative practices in our schools. I’m part of a restorative practices committee at my school...

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In this episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Seneca, exploring his profound understanding of philosophy as the art of learning how to be a friend to yourself. As educators, we often pour our hearts and...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Every year, my pre-season wrestling trip is a chance to recharge and reflect, and this year’s visit to Ocean City, NJ, was no exception. From a thoughtful gift card from a student to battling nasty black bugs...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Lately, I’ve been feeling a shift—a sense of returning to something better than just surviving in the classroom. Between blue-sky moments and inspiring ideas from podcasts like Check This Out and House of...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In our last episode, we explored Michael Gervais’ idea of being at peace with who you are while still striving for growth, and today, I want to dive even deeper into that journey. This week, I faced two...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful idea that struck me while listening to on a recent podcast while blowing leaves! Dr. Mike spoke about the discipline it takes to prioritize progress and growth...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was sparked by a heartfelt conversation I had with my son about his goals in wrestling. His focus and determination reminded me of a powerful chapter from . In this episode, we’ll dive into...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the timeless wisdom of Epictetus as shared in Chapter 17 of his Enchiridion. Building on our conversation from the last episode, we’re focusing on a fundamental Stoic...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was sparked by a recent conversation on Dr. Michael Gervais' *Finding Mastery* podcast, where he interviewed Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41. Whibley shared a powerful reminder that...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by a thought-provoking message I received from the Daily Insight email service. The email featured a quote from the renowned author Paulo Coelho, reminding us that the true rewards...