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Secondary Teacher Podcast

Khristen Massic, Multiple-Prep Teacher Coach

This show will deliver strategies for multiple prep middle school and high school teachers about how to manage time, plan, and thrive as a secondary teacher. If you are looking for strategies and support from a former multiple prep career and technical education teacher, former administrator, and current instructional coach, you are in the right place. This show will provide answers to questions like: How do I manage the workload of teaching multiple preps? How do I plan for multiple preps? How do I

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All Episodes

08:00

Ep 286: What Finally Helped Me Escape Multi-Prep Burnout

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Feeling buried under piles of ungraded papers and juggling too many lesson plans? I’ve been there! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing the real turning point that helped me escape multi-prep burnout for good. If you’re a secondary teacher managing multiple preps and desperate for strategies to organize your lesson planning, streamline classroom routines, and actually reduce your overwhelm, this is for you.I’ll spill the four powerful beliefs that changed everything for

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Ep 285: [Summer Rewind] Ep 178: Boosting...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/13

Ever feel like your to-do list never ends, no matter how hard you work? In this episode, I’m diving into the three biggest productivity mistakes I see secondary teachers—especially those juggling multiple preps—make all the time. I’ll share honest stories from my own classroom, break down how to finally get ahead with your curriculum planning, make your planning period actually work for you, and discover which tasks you really don’t have to do yourself (trust me, your students can help!). If you’re

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Ep 284: [AMA] How Should I Set Up My Classroom When I...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Ever wondered how to set up your classroom when you’re teaching multiple subjects and feeling totally overwhelmed by all the moving parts? In this episode, I share real-life strategies for secondary teachers with multiple preps on how to organize your space, streamline student supply zones, set up effective routines, and ditch the Pinterest-perfect pressure for something that actually works. I’ll walk you through how to manage zones for each subject, make your classroom adaptable for different

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Ep 283: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels During Your...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Ever feel like your planning period just vanishes, and you’re left wondering where all your time went without anything to show for it? In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies to help secondary teachers with multiple preps reduce that overwhelming “where do I even start?” feeling. I’ll walk you through my practical Planning Period Reset—a five-minute system designed to ditch the distractions, make every minute count, and actually finish the tasks that truly impact your students (not just

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Ep 282: [Summer Rewind] Ep 161: How to Stop Feeling...

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2025/07/05

Ever feel totally overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple preps and endless to-dos? In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my favorite simple trick for reducing overwhelm—using practical strategies straight from the world of manufacturing (seriously!). I’ll walk you through how to find your class’s “minimum viable product” (MVP) so you can focus on what matters most, plus my easy-to-follow 4S organizational method to streamline your planning, grading, and routines. If you’re a secondary teacher

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Ep 281: [AMA] What’s the Best Classroom Management...

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2025/07/03

Ever feel like managing multiple preps means constant chaos or nonstop discipline issues?I get it—as a former high school engineering teacher and middle school assistant principal, I’ve walked that road myself. In this episode, I’m sharing the real classroom management secret every first-time secondary teacher needs: it’s not about stricter rules, but about simple, repeatable routines that work across every prep. Whether you’re juggling electives, science credit classes, or a mixed-level group, I’ll

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Ep 280: How to Rebuild Confidence After a Chaotic Year

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2025/07/01

Ever had one of those years that made you totally question if you’re even cut out for teaching anymore? You’re definitely not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about how multi-prep secondary teachers like us can rebuild confidence after a chaotic, exhausting year. We’ll zoom out to see if it was really everything—or just one class that tanked your mood, search for small wins to repeat, use some AI tricks to validate your gut instincts, and talk about how true

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Ep 279: [AMA] “I’m Already Anxious About Next...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/26

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and already feeling anxious about next year—even before this one wraps up—you’re not alone! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing my own story of summer burnout, why planning everything now isn’t the answer, and the three practical strategies I use to get ahead without overwhelming myself. We’ll talk about how to set a clear direction for just one class, use AI as your curriculum assistant for fast mapping (yes, with my

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Ep 278: How to Know What to Keep, Tweak, or Toss...

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2025/06/24

Hey secondary teachers juggling multiple preps—feeling like your classroom (and your brain!) is an exploded supply closet as the year ends? In this episode, I share my simple, sanity-saving system for reflecting on what to keep, tweak, or toss from your last term before summer hits. I walk you through my favorite strategies for sifting through routines, curriculum, and classroom systems, plus how to use AI (like ChatGPT) to cut down your planning time for next year. Whether you teach middle or high

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Ep 277: [AMA] I Finally Have Time—But I Don’t Know...

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2025/06/19

Ever finally sit down with free time after a wild school year—multiple preps, endless planning, and that constant survival mode—only to find your mind totally blank? In this episode, I share practical, bite-sized strategies for secondary teachers with multiple preps who want to use downtime to actually get ahead (without getting overwhelmed). If you’re searching for help with curriculum planning, organizing different preps, or finding ways to use AI to reduce teacher stress, I give you step-by-step

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Ep 276: What I Wish Every Multi-Prep Teacher Would Do...

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2025/06/17

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and feeling the June overwhelm creeping in, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I wish I’d known as a multi-prep teacher—how to actually recharge, get organized for the fall, and avoid burning out before back-to-school season even begins. I’ll walk you through my top five strategies for navigating summer as a middle or high school teacher with several class preps on your plate, including real-life pacing tips,

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Ep 275: [AMA] Visual Planning Cues to Simplify...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/12

If juggling different class routines and constantly second-guessing your plans sounds all too familiar, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my favorite time-saving strategy: simple visual planning cues that help you manage multiple preps, streamline routines, and reduce that daily overwhelm. Learn how to create easy, repeatable visual prompts (think icons for group work, warm-ups, or independent tasks) that keep both you and your students on track—no more last-minute confusion or repeating

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Ep 274: How to Actually Rest This Summer (Without...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Ever find yourself finally on summer break, but your brain just won’t let go of next year’s lesson plans or that endless to-do list? In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing real talk and practical strategies for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps who are struggling to truly rest this summer—without losing the momentum you’ve worked so hard to build. I’ll walk you through redefining what rest actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not just doing nothing), setting healthy

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Ep 273: [AMA] How to Plan When Every Class is a...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Ever looked at your crazy schedule and thought, “How am I supposed to plan when every class is a different length—and I’m teaching all of them?” You’re not alone! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m breaking down my favorite planning hacks for middle and high school teachers juggling multiple preps, rotating intervention/extension periods, and unpredictable blocks. I’ll walk you through how to anchor your lessons with core routines, choose repeatable protocols, build a

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Ep 272: How to Transition from Chaos to Clarity...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Hey fellow secondary teachers juggling multiple preps! Ever feel like your brain is swirling with unfinished tasks as the school year wraps up? In this episode, I’m sharing my best actionable strategies to help you transition from chaos to clarity—before you even clock out for summer break. I’ll walk you through how to handle those lingering to-dos, reset a single space (without overhauling your whole classroom), use AI to prep a “start here” plan for next year, and leave yourself a pep talk your

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Ep 271: 3 Easy Wins to Wrap Up Your Multi-Prep...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Feeling exhausted from juggling multiple preps as the school year wraps up? You're not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, low-prep wins for secondary teachers who are ready to bring meaningful closure to their classes—without burning out or resorting to movie days. Whether you’re teaching high school or middle school and managing everything from science to welding, I’ll walk you through a student-led reflection, a multi-prep-friendly gallery walk, and how to use AI for effortless

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Ep 270: The Most Important 20 Minutes You’ll Spend...

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2025/05/20

Hey there, fellow secondary teachers juggling multiple preps! I know how easy it is to lose those great curriculum ideas and classroom tweaks as summer rolls in. In this episode, I’m sharing my top time-saving strategy: how just 20 minutes of focused end-of-year reflection can help you capture what worked (and what didn’t) so you walk into next year ready and a lot less overwhelmed. I’ll walk you through the simple questions I ask myself to get clear on lesson improvements, routines, and new

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Ep 269: Tips for Closing Out the Year Without Burnout

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/13

If the thought of another stack of grading or endless staff meetings has you ready to skip straight to summer, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite end-of-year tips for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps—because yes, you can close out the year with your sanity (and energy) intact. We’ll chat about setting boundaries, batching and automating tasks to save serious time, and letting go of non-essentials without guilt. Whether you teach middle or high school, I’ve got

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Ep 268: How to End the School Year Strong as a...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Are you a middle or high school teacher juggling multiple preps and feeling overwhelmed as the school year winds down? You’re definitely not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing how to end the year strong—without burnout or perfectionism. I’ll walk you through intentional strategies to help you close the loop with every class, prioritize what really matters, and even use AI to simplify your end-of-year checklist. Whether you’re struggling to keep up with grading, looking for ways to connect with

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Ep 267: What’s Worth Finishing (and What Isn’t) at...

Secondary Teacher Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Hey secondary teachers juggling multiple preps! I know the end of the school year can feel totally overwhelming with endless to-do lists and unfinished projects. In this episode, I’m digging into how to decide what’s actually worth finishing—and what you can confidently let go of—so you can wrap up your year with less stress and more clarity. I’ll share my three-question filter for sorting end-of-year tasks, practical batching and delegation tips, plus some simple ways to let AI lighten your email

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