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Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

Angela Watson
Education
Feedback In Education
Teaching Strategies
Concentration Stamina
Social Media
Young People's Mental Health
40-Hour Teacher Workweek Online Summit
Spring Cleaning
Student Engagement
Depression
Deep Work
Smartphones
International Baccalaureate Schools
Anxiety
The Flow State
Focus and Attention
Radical Reimagination
Teach Like Yourself
School Policies
Creative Problem-Solving

Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized for the week ahead.

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Recent Guests

Marisol Quevedo Rerucha
Author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices, Building a Culture of Equity, Connection, and Healing.
Heartset Consulting Group
Episode: EP337 Restorative practices aren't a strategy–they're a way of being (with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha)
Lily Howard Scott
NYC-based parent, educator, and author helping teachers create supportive classroom environments.
Episode: EP335 How teacher language shapes us—and teaches kids to find their wisest self (with Lily Howard Scott)
Katie Powell
Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of Boredom Busters
AMLE
Episode: EP333: Engagement isn't extra: boredom busters that prime the brain for learning (with Katie Powell)
Rob Barnett
Co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project
Modern Classrooms Project
Episode: EP331 Want to individualize learning without overwhelm? Try this self-paced approach (with Rob Barnett)
Mitch Weathers
Veteran teacher and creator of Organized Binder
Episode: EP329 How a daily binder routine teaches students the skills behind academic success (with Mitch Weathers)
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business
NYU Stern School of Business
Episode: EP327 Screens, schools, and the future of childhood: a candid dialogue with Jonathan Haidt
Neelu Kaur
Organizational psychologist, self-advocacy champion, author, and keynote speaker
Episode: EP325 How to find your voice and self-advocate, even if you're conflict-avoidant (with Neelu Kaur)
AJ Juliani
Educator, author, and speaker; instructor for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: EP321: Meaningful & relevant: Engaging learners in an age of distraction (with AJ Juliani)
Starr Sackstein
An accomplished educator and author dedicated to transforming education through innovative practices.
Massachusetts State Coordinator for Educators Rising, COO of Mastery Portfolio
Episode: EP323 Teacher leadership: growing your impact in–or beyond–the classroom (with Starr Sackstein)

Host

Angela Watson
Host of Truth for Teachers, providing encouragement and practical strategies for educators. She emphasizes personal growth and community building, seeking to improve the wellbeing of teachers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Life changing

    Angela provides a source of strength and inspiration every time I listen. This podcast has been meaningful to me in so many ways - to my teaching, mental health and work/life balance. Thank you Angela!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    srmafinebalance
    Canadaa month ago
  • Informative and honest

    This podcast has been truly inspiring for me as an educator. Angela is genuinely there for her listeners and provides guidance both on new methods or challenges and how to grow as a human being and a teacher. I treasure each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swedish educator
    Swedena month ago
  • Practical guidance

    I have been listening to Angela’s Truth for Teachers podcast for a few years now. I look forward to each new episode and have shared her content with other colleagues. The topics are relevant and all of her guests are knowledgeable and experienced. Her approach is down to earth and practical. I always walk away with something that I can change or implement right away. A very worthwhile listen for anyone in education!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loves2Teach5tg
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Great Mindset Shift

    I have only recently found this podcast and absolutely love the way Angela talks about teaching and our mindset around it. I keep coming back to episodes that give me strategies to reduce my working hours.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Englishteacher2009
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Smart, Relatable, Actionable

    I’ve listened to Angela Watson’s podcast for a number of years, and what I always find is that she is addressing the issues and concerns that I am facing- not only as a teacher- but as a human being trying to make my way through this life with thoughtfulness, compassion, and grace. She is down-to-earth, yet wise in what she shares. Her words and suggestions have been a real help to me many times over the years! This is a great podcast for teachers- and others, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vgp0702
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical, actionable strategies offered, with many specific tools for their teaching practice.
The topics are relevant and all of her guests are knowledgeable and experienced.
Angela has a unique ability for reframing and refreshing the challenges of this career.
Angela provides a source of strength and inspiration every time I listen. This podcast has been meaningful to me in so many ways.
There is a strong emphasis on teacher mental health and a realistic perspective on the challenges faced in education.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP334 Are you a Type A or Type B teacher? Rethinking effort, expectations, and balance
Q: What happens when your energy levels and physical capabilities change?
Adjust expectations and prioritize tasks that truly support learning, recognizing that teaching with less energy isn't failure but a different approach to impact.
EP329 How a daily binder routine teaches students the skills behind academic success (with Mitch Weathers)
Q: What's a simple starting point that teachers can implement right away to see improvement in their students' executive function and ability to stay organized?
Start with the table of contents; getting organized is the first step.
EP329 How a daily binder routine teaches students the skills behind academic success (with Mitch Weathers)
Q: How does organization tie in to this?
When students learn to get and stay organized, there's a sense of calm that can happen.
EP327 Screens, schools, and the future of childhood: a candid dialogue with Jonathan Haidt
Q: How do we change our schools in this way?
Haidt suggests engaging superintendents and parents, advocating for phone-free schools and play-based learning, pointing to a growing recognition of the negative impact of technology in education.
EP327 Screens, schools, and the future of childhood: a candid dialogue with Jonathan Haidt
Q: Can you summarize the main factors contributing to the rise in anxiety among young people today and how that specifically relates to the school environment?
Haidt identifies the rise of smartphones and social media around 2012 as pivotal moments affecting youth mental health, particularly pre-teen girls, highlighting the correlation between tech use and increased anxiety levels.

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This podcast targets educators by providing insights and strategies for personal and professional growth in teaching. Episodes often explore topics such as mindfulness, work-life balance, instructional practices, and fostering positive classroom environments. The host emphasizes not just the importance of effective strategies in teaching but also the significance of personal well-being for educators. The blend of practical advice with motivational discourse is designed to inspire listeners to reflect on their teaching practices and pursue continuous improvement in their careers. Furthermore, unique aspects include interactions with knowledgeable guests who share their experiences and best practices, making the content applicable to a wide a... more

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4. Rob Barnett
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7. Neelu Kaur
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