The Practical Educator Coach
@practicaleducoach.bsky.social
I offer coaching for secondary education teachers, particularly those within years 1-5 of their careers. Please reach out to me to book a 30-minute consultation! We'll determine if we're a good fit and discuss pricing and scheduling: www.practicalcoach.ing
Huge snowstorm coming through the Chicago area! Hoping for a snow day tomorrow ☃️ Snow day Monday, day off for Veteran's Day... a teacher can dream!
#Edusky
#Edusky
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Huge snowstorm coming through the Chicago area! Hoping for a snow day tomorrow ☃️ Snow day Monday, day off for Veteran's Day... a teacher can dream!
#Edusky
#Edusky
Read what it's like to be in my classroom on a Friday morning!
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Building Trust and Buy-In with Freshmen
How a prank pays off
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November 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Read what it's like to be in my classroom on a Friday morning!
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#Edusky
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To Avoid Burnout, Change How You Reflect On Your Day
Preventing Teacher Burnout: Part 4
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November 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Tomorrow night, I'll be working on the concept of educator identity and classroom presence with the teacher candidates that I teach. It's a bit of a "woo woo" process that I created, but I think it's meaningful!
#Edusky
#Edusky
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tomorrow night, I'll be working on the concept of educator identity and classroom presence with the teacher candidates that I teach. It's a bit of a "woo woo" process that I created, but I think it's meaningful!
#Edusky
#Edusky
Soundtrack to my work today: music.apple.com/us/album/den...
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October 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Soundtrack to my work today: music.apple.com/us/album/den...
Working at a coffee shop, preparing a lesson for my next college class for undergrad/grad social studies teacher candidates. I pack in as much as possible. This week: assessment, structured academic controversy, educator elevator pitches, soapbox speeches.
#Edusky
#Edusky
October 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Working at a coffee shop, preparing a lesson for my next college class for undergrad/grad social studies teacher candidates. I pack in as much as possible. This week: assessment, structured academic controversy, educator elevator pitches, soapbox speeches.
#Edusky
#Edusky
To Avoid Burnout, Make News Consumption Finite
Preventing Teacher Burnout: Part 3
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October 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just busted out (ghost busted out?) this strategy yesterday. It brought some genuine smiles to some of my colleagues' faces, as well as my own. Highly recommend it for this time of year. It will energize you, your students, and your team: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
#Edusky
Reviving Teachers’ Spirits With The Good Vibes Ghost
A low-effort move that improves school culture and boosts teacher morale
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October 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Just busted out (ghost busted out?) this strategy yesterday. It brought some genuine smiles to some of my colleagues' faces, as well as my own. Highly recommend it for this time of year. It will energize you, your students, and your team: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
#Edusky
I asked my HS students to write anonymous advice letters to my college students in their teaching program. The overall message? Kids are people too. They ask for empathy, kindness, humor, and a little room to breathe. Also, bless the kids who told my college students to teach like me!
#Edusky
#Edusky
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I asked my HS students to write anonymous advice letters to my college students in their teaching program. The overall message? Kids are people too. They ask for empathy, kindness, humor, and a little room to breathe. Also, bless the kids who told my college students to teach like me!
#Edusky
#Edusky
As a teacher, I’m (knock on wood) doing way better than ever in terms of stress and feelings of burnout... I’m proud to say that my overall mental health, as it pertains to and is affected by teaching, has drastically improved. How?
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#Edusky
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To Avoid Burnout, Learn to See the Matrix
Preventing Teacher Burnout: Part 2
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October 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
As a teacher, I’m (knock on wood) doing way better than ever in terms of stress and feelings of burnout... I’m proud to say that my overall mental health, as it pertains to and is affected by teaching, has drastically improved. How?
open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
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#Edusky
Teaching is meaningful work, but it shouldn’t cost you your wellbeing.
Part 1 of my burnout prevention series is out now: No One Will Save You From Burnout but Yourself.
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Part 1 of my burnout prevention series is out now: No One Will Save You From Burnout but Yourself.
open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
Preventing Teacher Burnout
Part 1: No One Will Save You From Burnout but Yourself
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October 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Teaching is meaningful work, but it shouldn’t cost you your wellbeing.
Part 1 of my burnout prevention series is out now: No One Will Save You From Burnout but Yourself.
open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
Part 1 of my burnout prevention series is out now: No One Will Save You From Burnout but Yourself.
open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
One of my coworkers is on medical leave, so another made a drawing of him to set up at meetings until he returns :) I like my colleagues! They bring a lot of fun to my work days as a teacher. #Edusky
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
One of my coworkers is on medical leave, so another made a drawing of him to set up at meetings until he returns :) I like my colleagues! They bring a lot of fun to my work days as a teacher. #Edusky
My Philosophy of Education
This is how I think about teaching
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September 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Featuring one more teacher that I'm proud to know!
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Final “Summer” Teacher Feature: Alex Champe
A thoughtful and innovative educator
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September 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Featuring one more teacher that I'm proud to know!
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#Edusky
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#Edusky
I'm tired. It's an intense time to be a teacher. That got me reminiscing on my past and how it is connected to my present: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
When the world feels frightening, I act brave so that my students feel safe.
#Edusky
When the world feels frightening, I act brave so that my students feel safe.
#Edusky
I Used to Be an Actor
In some ways, I still am
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September 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I'm tired. It's an intense time to be a teacher. That got me reminiscing on my past and how it is connected to my present: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
When the world feels frightening, I act brave so that my students feel safe.
#Edusky
When the world feels frightening, I act brave so that my students feel safe.
#Edusky
The Nuances of Classroom Management
Plus, how to wrangle a high-energy class
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September 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An article in which I rant about teacher evaluations and attempt to provide one small solution for improving teacher morale: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
#Edusky
Reviving Teachers’ Spirits With The Good Vibes Ghost
A low-effort move that improves school culture and boosts teacher morale
open.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
An article in which I rant about teacher evaluations and attempt to provide one small solution for improving teacher morale: open.substack.com/pub/practica...
#Edusky
#Edusky
Moments from Mr. Johnson's First Week of School
How the school year begins
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August 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
So special to have multiple students from last year seek me out to visit! They don’t know how meaningful it is to see a familiar face on the first day of school! #Edusky
August 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So special to have multiple students from last year seek me out to visit! They don’t know how meaningful it is to see a familiar face on the first day of school! #Edusky
Year 11 as a high school social studies teacher starts tomorrow. I'm proud of the work that I do and I'm confident in my teaching practice. Yet I still feal just as anxious today as I did the night before Year 1 Day 1.
Wish me luck! To my fellow teachers, I wish you luck as well 🫡
#Edusky
Wish me luck! To my fellow teachers, I wish you luck as well 🫡
#Edusky
August 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Year 11 as a high school social studies teacher starts tomorrow. I'm proud of the work that I do and I'm confident in my teaching practice. Yet I still feal just as anxious today as I did the night before Year 1 Day 1.
Wish me luck! To my fellow teachers, I wish you luck as well 🫡
#Edusky
Wish me luck! To my fellow teachers, I wish you luck as well 🫡
#Edusky
Teachers, here's some inspiration for your first day of school!
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The First Day of School in Mr. Johnson’s World Studies Class
How I begin the school year
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August 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Teachers, here's some inspiration for your first day of school!
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#Edusky
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#Edusky
Me (left), my buddy Scott (right), Brent Mydland (cellphone screen) all rocking the blue flannel. Every teacher needs a trusted pal to plan with. Makes the job much easier. Looking forward to starting our refreshed World Studies Unit 1! #Edusky
August 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Me (left), my buddy Scott (right), Brent Mydland (cellphone screen) all rocking the blue flannel. Every teacher needs a trusted pal to plan with. Makes the job much easier. Looking forward to starting our refreshed World Studies Unit 1! #Edusky
I've taught 9th grade World History for many years. This year, for the first time, one of the sections I'm teaching is a sheltered class. Any tips or suggestions? #Edusky
August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I've taught 9th grade World History for many years. This year, for the first time, one of the sections I'm teaching is a sheltered class. Any tips or suggestions? #Edusky
As far as school culture goes, the buck stops with administrators. Establishing quality culture takes more than icebreakers and platitudes. It requires serious relationship-building and leading from the front lines. #Edusky
August 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
As far as school culture goes, the buck stops with administrators. Establishing quality culture takes more than icebreakers and platitudes. It requires serious relationship-building and leading from the front lines. #Edusky
If the fundamentals of a functioning academic institution (such as trust) are absent, professional development should focus entirely on restoring them. #Edusky
August 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If the fundamentals of a functioning academic institution (such as trust) are absent, professional development should focus entirely on restoring them. #Edusky