🚀 How Embracing Failure Helps Students Build Resilience, Critical Thinking, and a Growth Mindset Have you ever watched a student completely shut down the moment they made a mistake? Maybe they crumpled up their paper, crossed their arms, or blurted out, “I can’t do this!” As teachers, we see this all the time. Some kids […]

🎙️ From Burnout to Breakthrough: How STEM Rekindled My Passion for Teaching Hey there, welcome back! Today, we’re talking about something real—burnout. That moment when teaching, the thing you once loved, starts feeling more like survival than passion. Maybe you started your career excited and full of energy, but somewhere along the way, the grading […]

🎙️ Your STEM Leadership Playbook: How to Lead with Confidence & Build a Thriving STEM Culture Hey there, welcome back! Today, we’re diving into something that so many school leaders, instructional coaches, and STEM enthusiasts ask me about all the time—how do you actually lead STEM at a school-wide level? Maybe you’re already in charge […]

Have you ever done a science experiment with your students—maybe something super fun, like watching a baking soda and vinegar volcano erupt—only to realize that the moment it’s over, they’re shouting “Do it again!” instead of asking “Why did that happen?” I’ve been there. I think we all have. And it makes sense—science is exciting! […]

Have you ever looked at a STEM lesson online and thought, “I’d love to do this, but I don’t have the budget for it”? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Because today, we’re busting one of the biggest STEM myths out there—the idea that STEM requires expensive materials. I want you to […]

Let’s set the scene. Imagine a parent walking into your classroom at the end of the day to pick up their child. Instead of jumping up, packing their bag, and rushing out the door, the student looks up, eyes wide with excitement, and says, “Can I please stay a little longer?!” That moment—when kids are […]

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Learning Project Podcast! 🎙️ I’m Jennifer Hunter, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you today. If you’ve listened to the first few episodes, you know this podcast has always been about engagement, consistency, and building strong relationships in the classroom. We’ve explored everything from student motivation […]

In this episode you will learn multiple strategies to support students with the skills they need to be college and career ready; communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.  What you will get from this episode: Communication Strategies:  Strategy #1:  Partner Summary Strategy #2: Open Ended Question Using AI Strategy #3: Tiered Communication Opportunities Five ways […]

We give away pieces of us because we want to do what is best for our students, but teaching others how we would like to be treated and setting boundaries is not a bad thing. In fact it is a GREAT thing. I challenge you to start to set boundaries. Maybe it takes the form […]

*”Each day in schools across America, teachers and administrators are met with a steady stream of students acting out for a variety of reasons. Often, they arrive in the office out of frustration—both their own and their teachers’. Balancing discipline, social-emotional learning, and high academic expectations is a delicate dance, one that requires clarity, collaboration, and a shared vision.

But here’s the truth: a school without a clear, unified vision will struggle. Teachers, students, parents, and administrators all bring their own perspectives on what a school should be, but without alignment, schools can quickly become reactive instead of proactive.

So, how do we create a learning environment where high expectations, meaningful instruction, and student support all come together? It starts with a shared vision—one that puts kids first, ensures teachers are supported, and establishes clear academic and social-emotional systems that work for everyone.

If we want to build a school culture where students thrive, we must be intentional about what we teach, how we teach it, and the kind of people we want to develop in our classrooms. Because the truth is, learning isn’t just about academics—it’s about shaping confident, capable, and kind individuals.

Let’s dig into the strategies that make this possible!”*