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Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn’t have to feel like you’re in survival mode. Here, you’ll discover creative learning strategies that engage your students, practical ways to build a connected and caring classroom culture, and mindset shifts that help you take back control of your own classroom. If you’re ready to stop drowning in scripted lessons, behavior struggles, and the Daily Teacher Drain—and start teaching with creativity, confidence, and purpose—you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Elizabeth, a teacher since 1999, a mentor, consultant, arts integration specialist and creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity can transform a classroom—not just for our students, but for us teachers, too! I’ve always leaned into creative teaching strategies to build relationships, engage students, and keep myself loving what I do—even on the toughest days. (And, let’s face it - there are some tough days!) I’ve worked with teachers who are exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and struggling with behavior issues that drain their energy. But when you start tapping into your own creativity—using the arts to connect with students, to bring meaning into lessons, and to shift the classroom dynamic—something changes. The stress eases. The engagement rises. The joy returns. That’s what I want for you. If you’re ready to finally enjoy teaching again—to create a calm, connected classroom, engage your students in meaningful learning, and reclaim your personal time—WELCOME – this is the podcast for you. My solutions are simple, effective, and built to inspire the teacher—because you don’t need more on your plate, you just need what works. So go find your coffee (it’s around here somewhere), grab your favorite pen, take a deep breath, and get ready to Enjoy Teaching Again! More Resources: ✨ Join the Teacher Community: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/community ✨ Learn more about SEAL: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/seal ✨ Sign up for my FREE Class: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/class ✨ Contact: support@theinspiredclassroom.com ✨ Visit my website: www.theinspiredclassroom.com
Episodes
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Lunch time is YOUR time! How do you use it? In this episode, we'll look at some ideas and reflect on how using your lunch time is part of your Teacher SEL!
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources:
SEAL Teacher Training course: theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme
Listen to the other episode about boundaries and Teacher SEL
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Your loaded school bag is a great place to start setting some boundaries so you can take care of your own Teacher SEL. It's worth a listen so that you can reflect on your school bag habits and see how you can adjust them to your own needs.
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources:
SEAL Teacher Training course: theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme
Listen to the other episode about boundaries and Teacher SEL
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Setting boundaries is an important part of Teacher SEL and email is a great place to start. Let's reflect on some ideas of how we can do this!
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
We've looked at our priorities and what we can and can't control. Now, in Step Three of preventing teacher burnout, we are going to talk about all of our responsibilities. I've got 4 categories to share with you today so that you can sort out your responsibilities and maybe even take some things off your plate!
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources:
What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel!
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
In Step Two of preventing teacher burnout, we are going to talk about control. Get ready to brainstorm with me as we look at the things in our lives and careers that we can and can't control.
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources:
What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel!
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
For the next 3 episodes we are looking at how to prevent teacher burnout. Today, your task is to set your priorities. Take a listen for some insight and inspiration.
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources:
What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel!
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
We always hear that our teaching needs to be student-centered. . . but what about our professional development? If we want to truly support our teachers, their PD needs to be teacher-centered. Join me in this episode to learn more about what that actually means.
*NOTE: I make a BIG Mistake (HUGE) at about 2 min when I make what should be the most pivitol statement in the whole episode into a mistake and mess up my words. (ugh) It should be,
"Turn that teacher-centered experience of your PD into STUDENT-centered experiences for your classroom."
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit The Inspired Classroom's professional development page!
Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Visit our page JUST for administrators! theinspiredclassroom.com/admin
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
This episode is for the administrators who run our schools! Today, I'm taking a deep dive into what administrators can do to help to keep their teachers and keep them happy. Not by providing coffee and jeans day every day, but with some professional and practical courses of action.
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit our page JUST for administrators! theinspiredclassroom.com/admin
Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube