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The Present Teacher Podcast

Teaching was never supposed to cost you your health, your time, or your identity. The Present Teacher Podcast is for educators who are done glorifying burnout, overwork, and self-sacrifice—and are ready to build a sustainable teaching career instead. Hosted by Helena Hains, this podcast challenges the unspoken rules of the education system and names the truths teachers are often too afraid to say out loud: burnout isn’t a personal failure, classroom chaos isn’t always a management issue,

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#172: What “That Teacher Next Door” Actually Does...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2026/02/22

You know the one.She leaves at contract time. Her classroom runs smoothly. She doesn’t look stressed. She’s planned ahead. She doesn’t bring work home. And you can’t help but wonder… How? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what “That Teacher Next Door” actually does differently — and why it’s not about working harder. I share: • The first time I met “that teacher” • The jealousy vs. inspiration choice we all face • The moment I realized I had become her • Why systems — not luck — change

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15:34

#171: Teacher Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Myth — It’s a...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Is it really impossible to have work-life balance as a teacher… or were we just taught to believe that?In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest lies in education: That good teachers have to be exhausted. I’m sharing the moment I realized something had to change — when I was so emotionally drained from teaching that I couldn’t even stay present during dinner with my husband. If you’ve ever: • Felt guilty for leaving at contract time • Judged yourself for wanting teaching to feel

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14:09

#169: The 3 Systems Every Teacher Needs to Leave on...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2026/01/11

Want to leave school at contract time without falling behind? Learn the three essential systems every teacher needs—planning, prepping, and communication—to finally stop staying late, reduce stress, and reclaim your evenings.Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community:

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17:52

#168: 3 Things to Stop Doing If You're Feeling Burnt...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2026/01/04

Feeling burnt out before break? Learn the top three habits contributing to teacher burnout—and what to do instead to protect your energy, work smarter, and finish the semester strong without sacrificing your well-being.Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community:

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12:46

#167: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Winter Break...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/12/28

Over winter break, it can be so hard to balance rest and productivity. During my first year of teaching, I made a lot of mistakes when it came to working ahead. Which is why today I am sharing the mistakes I made along my teaching journey.Today, we are diving into what most new teachers get wrong about winter break, the mistakes that lead to deeper burnout, and what to do instead to actually rest and recover. A must-see for first-year teachers feeling guilty for resting. Download the

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11:53

#166: How to Prep for January Now — So You Actually...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/12/21

Let’s be honest, December is peak season for many new teachers to reach teacher burnout. It’s easy to feel like, in order to finally break the cycle, you need to work your entire break. But that’s not the case. Learn how to prepare for January now so you can truly rest over winter break—without burnout or guilt. Discover three simple, sustainable strategies teachers can use to batch lessons, prep materials, and reset routines for a smooth return in the new year. Download the Ultimate

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27:33

#165: What No One Tells You About Teacher Burnout...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/12/16

First-year teacher burnout is common—but it doesn’t have to be normal. In today’s content, we cover the silent signs of burnout no one talks about, what shifted in my own journey, and how to avoid or recover from burnout through simple, sustainable systems.Teacher burnout does not have to be a rite of passage for first-year and second-year teachers. There is a way out of it, and if it’s possible for m,e it’s possible for you too. Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here:

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16:58

#164: The Secret to Seamless Center Transitions...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/16

What if I told you I have my students switch centers or stations everyday without me saying anything? Freeing me up to work one-on-one with students or in small groups at the back of my classroom for an average of an hour a day. What could you do with that extra hour? Could you help individual students make the leaps in growth that you've been craving?Today, I am talking about how my students transition from one center to another without me. All with a little help from music and a timer

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#163: How to Get Students to Run Centers Without You

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/09

One of the biggest reasons most teachers don't implement centers or stations in their classrooms is because they think it will take a lot of work and it will be a classroom management disaster. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is, there's a way to get your students to run centers without you saying a word. And that's what we are diving into today.Today we will be covering how I get my students to run centers without me using classroom procedures, how long I practice

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#162: How to Set Up Centers So They Practically Run...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Setting up centers for the first time can be hard. Especially when you're not sure where to even start. Today, we'll be diving into my top strategies on how to set up centers so they practically run themselves.Centers are a great way to meet the needs of individual students while simultaneously reviewing or cementing in concepts you are covering in class. In this week's content, we'll be covering how to plan centers so they run seamlessly. We'll also be talking about how to prep them in a

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#161: When You’re Questioning If You’re a “Good...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/26

It might feel like you are the only teacher questioning if they are cut out for the profession. But the truth is, we've all been there. Even the teachers you look up to down the hall or online have all questioned their worth as a teacher. Which is why this week, we are talking about how common it is to question your worth as a teacher, my vulnerable experience with this mindset, and what helped me transition to the confident teacher I am today. At the end of the day, you aren't a bad

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#160: How to Handle Halloween Energy Without Losing...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be really hard to navigate as a teacher. So how can you handle the chaotic holiday energy without completely using your mind? This week we are talking about some practical classroom management strategies you can implement to still enjoy this holiday without your class breaking into complete chaos.It's no secret that disruptive behaviors rise around this time of year. Students are exposed to more sweets, less rest, and just pure

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20:54

#159: What to Do If You Accidentally Became ‘Friends’...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/12

As a new or first-year teacher, it's easy to do everything you can to avoid being the mean teacher in class. But sometimes the opposite can happen. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a little 'too' nice. To the point where our students see us more as a friend than a leader.If this happens to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Today we will be diving into why this occurs more often than you think and the exact steps you can take to find your own unique balance to a leader and building

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#158: The Honeymoon Phase is Over—Now What?

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Around this time of year, it seems like disruptive behavior is on the rise, and the honeymoon period is over. So what can teachers do about it? This week, we will be diving into why the honeymoon period ends with your students around this time, and some practical steps you can take to maintain a calm classroom. October doesn't have to be the hardest month for classroom behaviors. Today I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you exactly how I actually get my students to run the classroom

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#157: The #1 Transition Trick That Transformed My...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/28

Ever wonder why your students seem to struggle with classroom transitions? When it comes to lining up, unpacking in the morning, packing up at the end of the day, coming to the carpet, or going back to their seats, it seems like your students always forget what they should be doing.Today, I am going to be diving into the number one transition trick that completely transformed my classroom and prevented disruptive behavior from happening in my classroom. This strategy will help your

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#156: Which Classroom Management Style Are You

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Ever feel like you’ve tried a million classroom management strategies but none of them are working? Over the course of my teaching career, I have discovered 5 unique classroom management styles. Routine Queen, Relationship Builder, Strategy Slayer, Calm Anchor, or Creative Connector. Today I’ll be diving into a 5-question quiz that will help you determine which classroom management style you are. We also dive into your greatest classroom management strengths, weaknesses, and which classroom

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14:58

#155: How to Get Your Students to Run the Classroom...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/31

When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior. But then in my second year of teaching I discovered a way to automate my classroom.Now I get to sit back at the kidney table, teach small groups, and sip my coffee without having to worry about what the rest of the class is doing. Today we are going to talk about my top 3

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22:06

#154: How I Finally Got My Students to Listen Without...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/24

A couple weeks ago, I recieved a comment on a social media post I had made that said 'all good teachers yell.' The heated debate that followed was interesting to say the least. This week we are diving into my thoughts on whether or not good teachers yell. What are your thoughts? Do good teachers yell?We'll be diving into my personal story as a first year teacher who used to yell, how it worked out for me, and what I do now instead. I'll be diving into my top 3 classroom management

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#153: Quiz: Is Your Classroom Management Ready for...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Are you worried about how you're going to manage your classroom this school year? Are you wondering if you have everything prepared to have amazing classroom management? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how ready your classroom management is for back-to-school season. Count how many of these questions you can say 'yes' to, to see which classroom management strategies you need to brush up on before school starts. We'll cover questions like how to respond to disruptive behavior, how to

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22:43

#152: How I Found My Classroom Management Style (And...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Have you been told that you need to work on your classroom management and you're not sure to start? Or are you wanting to get ahead start on your classroom management strategies for this back to school season?This week we will be diving into the different classroom management styles, and how to figure out which one is yours. We will even dive into which classroom management strategies work well for your unique style and which ones to avoid. Tired of trying trending classroom management

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