This Teacher Life

How are you currently handling the stress, emotions, and frustrations of education? How are you currently handling the celebrations, smiles, and successes of education? And maybe the biggest, best question yet, how can we balance those two sets of very different emotions? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we dive into 2 unpopular teacher opinions about teaching being “easy” and what “good teaching” really looks like. The ideas packed in here about routines, results, and ruts are really going to blow your mind and shed some light on the simplicity of schools and how we can have our best year yet. This is a don’t miss episode for sure! Episode Notes:  Join the Awesome Academy Fun, Flexible Teacher Courses Get Signed Up Today: monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Want this school year to be your best UNO yet? Sometimes things like classroom management and behavior management cam bog us down. But what if I told you this year can totally be flipped over in a good way?! What if there was one simple way to increase participation, decrease disrespect, get 100% of students organized, and have SO much fun. And all you need for it is a deck of Uno cards? This is not too good to be true and I’m confident after you listen to this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast you will be so flipping excited! Episode Notes:  Earn up to 90 Hours of PD Credit in the Awesome Academy Fun, Flexible Teacher Courses: monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

When was the last time you asked students questions like… What do you really want teachers to know about you? What would you say to your teachers if you knew they would listen without judgement? What can I do in this classroom this year to help decrease your frustration and increase your engagement. Yes, kids want things like snacks, snapchat, and to sleep in class. But kids actually want WAY different things then that too and their results to these questions are surprisingly reasonable. In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I give you all the details of a transparent conversation I had with my students that totally worked. It is easy to replicate and once you have the roadmap, I promise it will create positive momentum for the rest of the school year. Episode Notes:  Get 180 Fully Planned SEL Lessons Right Here: monicagenta.com/180SEL Sign Up for the Awesome Academy! Fun, Flexible Teacher Courses:  monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Looking for some simple, strategic classroom and behavior management strategies? You are in the right place! On this week’s episode of This Teacher Life special guest, Jack Berckemeyer, shares some solutions that are so meaningful. The best part, all 3 of these ideas can be tried with students by the end of the podcast because they are no prep and no stress! I promise you will laugh and learn as you dive into these hacks that can be used in any classroom and with any age. Episode Notes:  Needing Awesome Professional Development at your School? Let’s Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Learn More About Jack Here:  https://jackberckemeyer.com Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Do you get 100% attendance at your parent teacher conference? Do you get 100% of people engaged at the table during those conferences? I’ve got an idea that can make BOTH of those happen. And the best part these conferences will create LESS work and LESS stress in your teacher life. Sometimes in order to make parent-teacher conferences between, we just need to remix them with raisins! Because this year, we can all be hosting raisin reunions! Are you ready to find out more on how to host the best conferences of your career? You are in the right place! Episode Notes: Resource Bundle For Raisin Reunions: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parent-Teacher-Conference-Bundle-Raisin-Reunions-Host-BEST-Conferences-Ever-10241241 Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today’s problems in schools? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the biggest stressors teachers face—apathy and attendance—and how they’re affecting classrooms everywhere. From students who just don’t seem to care, to the endless challenges of getting them to show up, we’ll explore practical solutions that can make a real difference. Tune in for fresh, fun ideas to boost engagement, increase attendance, and make your school days a whole lot smoother! And spoiler alert… this idea DOES NOT involve burping up ANOTHER binder! Episode Notes:  Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons to Improve Apathy & Attendance in Your School:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Students Refusing to Work? Check out this Management Solution: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Management-Behavior-Management-Increase-Success-Decrease-Stress-11500061 Wanting AWESOME PD for Your Whole School?  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed  

Getting staff AND students on the same page can be incredibly difficult these days. But what if there was a silly, simple way to increase the climate and culture of your school while also bringing people together? What if that same idea would INCREASE positive office referrals too? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we unpack the details of how a plastic golden cat when from being trash to a treasure. I promise that “Gary” can gain popularity in your school once you listen to this short and sweet solution! Episode Notes:  Check out the Awesome Academy for Teachers- The BEST PD for Educators: https://monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How are you currently feeling in your position in education? Do you feel like you are supported as staff? Do you feel like your kids are supported as students? Sometimes all our school needs is a little social-emotional support for everybody! But how do we do that? In this episode I dive into some ideas that I’m using as a K-12 SEL teacher. I’m confident they can easily be applied to your current position and it will bring positivity, purpose, and passion back to your people! Episode Notes:  Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons in 180 Days of Awesome SEL Curriculum:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Needing Some Help with SEL at Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed  

When was the last time you were able to get your students super motivated with a paper plate? When was the last time you increased student engagement with a reverse card from Uno? When was the last time you handed out notecards and nobody refused to participate? Because after listening to this week’s episode of This Teacher Life podcast, you are going to be so excited to bust out paper products! And the best part, they are going to product student results. In this special episode with guest, Jack Berckemyer, we unpack 3 super simple ways to engage students. I promise you will laugh and learn in this one! Episode Notes:  Get Awesome Teacher Books Perfect for Summer Reading Here: monicagenta.com/books Check Out the Amazing Giant & Mini Uno Cards Here monicagenta.com/amazon Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

How is behavior managed in your school? Would you say it is more proactive or reactive? When it comes to school culture, nothing building positive climate better than parties over punishment. But how can we celebrate students in a way that gets kids motivated to make the right behavioral choices? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we tackle the word RESPECT and how that can set the tone for the whole year. Don’t miss this simple, structured idea to create smiles from staff and students! Episode Notes:  Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons in 180 Days of Awesome SEL Curriculum:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Needing Some Help with SEL at Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: monicagenta.com/freebook Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed  

Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work? Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in? Do you feel like students are failing and they don’t care? If you answered YES to any (or all of those) questions then this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is for you! We will dive into my #1 way to get students putting for their best effort on the first try and the amazing system my school in place if kids don’t. This idea will take you from stressed to solution focused in the matter of 30 minutes. We dive into grades, student apathy, student organization, and academic gaps, all while staying focused on student success. Episode Notes:  Here is the Behavior Management Correction Reflection System & Student Refusal Form: monicagenta.com/management  Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Truth: Teachers want and need more joy in their life! Truth: It can come in some silly and significant ways if we are strategic about it! In the This Teacher Life season finale, we’re wrapping up with a special episode dedicated to helping educators rediscover the joy in their teaching journey on both a personal and professional level. Join us as we dive into six simple yet powerful strategies that can transform the day-to-day experience in the classroom and beyond. Whether you’re feeling burnt out or just looking for ways to inject a little more positivity into your routine, this episode is full of fun with special guests Jack Berckemeyer and Rachael McCoy. It’s time to take a step back, reflect, and find the joy that’s often hidden in the hustle. Tune in and get ready to finish the season feeling inspired and rejuvenated for the next chapter of your teaching journey! AND… prepare your hearts to feel like you are having a conversation with your teacher BFF. Episode Notes:  Get Signed up for the Awesome Academy for Teachers NOW! monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

In this raw and heartfelt episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into a BIG announcement that might just surprise you. After years of dedication to the traditional classroom, I’m packing up and walking away… or just across town — but not for the reasons you might think! This episode explores the personal and professional shifts that led to this decision, the challenges and triumphs of education, and what’s next on the horizon. Tune in for a candid conversation about growth, change, and the future of teaching! Spoiler Alert: this isn’t the ending — it’s a whole new chapter! Want AWESOME PD or SEL Consulting for Your School Next Year? Let’s Make it Happen  monicagenta.com/PD Get 180 Days of Awesome SEL Curriculum Here:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Special episode alert! In this week’s powerful recording of This Teacher Life, we dive into the heart of education with practical, yet impactful strategies that can transform not only schools but the lives of students and staff alike. We explore actionable ideas that can spark meaningful change in your school environment. From boosting student engagement to fostering a positive school culture, this episode provides real-world solutions to the challenges educators face today. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or part of the school support staff, get ready to leave with the motivation and tools to make a lasting difference in the education world. Want AWESOME PD for Your School for Next Year? Let’s Make it Happen  monicagenta.com/PD Get Copies of 180 Days of Awesome and All Monica’s Books Here Here: monicagenta.com/books Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Teachers, would you rather have more sick days or more personal days? I’m sure you have LOTS of opinions and lots of conditional questions before you answer that controversial, difficult question. Well, what if we could use would you rather as an awesome way to equip kids with the skills they need in the future? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most important questions educators face: how do we prepare students of all ages for success in college, careers, and life? We dive into strategies, tips, and real-world advice for helping students develop the skills and mindset they need to thrive, no matter where they are in their educational journey. But we’re doing it with a twist! This isn’t your typical talk about test scores and lesson plans. Instead, we’re remixing a classic game, using it as a fun and interactive tool to spark engaging discussions about crucial life skills like: listening, compassion, empathy, reflection, and more! From decision-making to adaptability, we’ll uncover how even the simplest games can be powerful teaching moments. Tune in to hear how to use these creative approaches to make a lasting impact on students and help them tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s world. Episode Notes:  Get 180 Full SEL Lessons for Advisory and Morning Meeting- Save Your Plan Time:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect:  monicagenta.com/PD Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed