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This Teacher Life

A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

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00:21:35

How to MOTIVATE Kids (Using Just a Door), How to Get...

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2022/06/12

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

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00:20:10

Leaving Teaching For Good! Is It Time To Say Goodbye?...

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2022/06/05

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

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00:14:43

Teacher Tired! How to Set Realistic Expectations in...

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2022/05/29

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

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00:23:42

How To Sprint Into Summer as a Teacher (Because You...

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2022/05/22

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: monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Want some monthly motivation for

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00:51:45

How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Education- A...

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2022/05/15

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

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00:22:08

Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! The End...

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2022/05/08

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

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00:18:40

Are Schools Forgetting about THIS? What is THIS? (The...

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2022/05/01

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: Want some monthly motivation for teachers? Join this awesome

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00:29:25

Talking with Mr. D-Joe Dombrowski About Teacher...

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2022/04/24

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

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00:21:37

4 Little Reminders of Why We Are in Education (These...

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2022/04/17

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

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00:27:27

Teacher Health- This is THE THING Teachers MUST DO To...

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2022/04/10

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

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00:20:51

How To Be the Best Teacher Possible WITHOUT Changing...

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2022/04/03

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

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00:31:56

How Well Do You Know Your Teacher BFF? With Special...

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2022/03/27

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

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00:27:46

How to Crush It For Kids In The Classroom This Spring...

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2022/03/20

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

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00:27:00

UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/03/13

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

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00:24:23

The Roller Coaster of Emotions Educators Feel Right...

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2022/03/06

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

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00:28:06

Shopping Hacks, School Tips, and Coupon Tricks with...

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2022/02/27

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

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00:32:12

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Isn’t “One More...

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2022/02/20

Teachers don't need another program, software, curriculum, or flowchart. Teachers need help with the things that kids need most. And I think we can all agree that right now every student needs more social-emotional support. The problem is, we don't always have the time, energy, or resources to plan for dynamic SEL. We need ideas, structure, support, and simple ideas that will make a significant impact. In this episode I breakdown exactly what I do in my SEL classroom on a daily basis. I give

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00:35:41

Is Teacher Yoga More Like a Teacher “No-ga” For You?...

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2022/02/13

What is one thing that could change your teacher life forever? According to fellow educator Vanessa, the thing is yoga. Before you think, "No-ga!" Maybe you should have a listen to this episode. In these super dynamic 30 minutes Vanessa will explain the why behind this self-care practice and give some practical, simple ways to get started. If you have any teacher stress, anxiety, fear, or pain in your life (and lord knows we all do) you won't regret hitting play. Episode Notes: Want to Crush

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00:21:37

small Problems with BIG Solutions for Schools- A...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/02/06

Sometimes it feels like we are surrounded by big problems in education. But the reality is, those big problems were once small problems. And those small problems likely had big solutions. The big question is, what can we do to tackle;e those little issues that have the power to change everything? What can we do to target the micro so we get macro results in education? If you need inspiration and motivation when it comes to problem solving in schools this is the episode for you! Episode

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00:18:10

You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up! Crazy Stuff That Has...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/01/30

Sometimes the best thing we can do in schools is laugh. Parents, students, and fellow teachers will say something or ask a question and then our jaw drops to the floor. "Did you really just saw that?" "Did that really just happen?" Yes, yes it did! Come take a listen to this episode where I will share hilarious, ridiculous things that have actually been said or done in schools. You won't be able to get through this 20 minutes without cracking up and thinking, "Yep! that sounds

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