🎙️ 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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

I never set out to be a teacher. I was on my way to medical school, just taking a few prerequisites while substitute teaching. But something unexpected happened—I fell in love with the connection I had with students. The energy, the curiosity, the chance to make an impact—it was something I completely underestimated.

Fast forward to my first full-time teaching position, and I was all in. I worked hard, took every piece of advice I could get, and poured everything into my classroom. I thought I was thriving. Then, out of nowhere, I was told I wasn’t ‘good enough.’ I was crushed. I almost walked away from education altogether.

But that moment? That moment shaped me. It made me more determined than ever to create a classroom where every student—especially the ones who struggled the most—felt like they belonged. That fire led me from the classroom to district leadership, to coaching, to speaking at conferences, and now, to The Learning Project.

The truth is, our education system needs a revolution. Our students need more than worksheets and lectures. They need engaging, hands-on learning that connects across subjects. They need teachers who feel supported and inspired, not burned out. And that’s exactly why I created this podcast—to be your cheerleader, coach, and teammate as you build the classroom you love.

So if you’ve ever felt exhausted, frustrated, or stuck in a system that doesn’t work the way it should—you’re not alone. And I promise, there’s a better way. Let’s make it happen, together.