In this week’s episode, we dive into the wild world of student motivation—what drives some students to thrive while others seem checked out. Education isn’t what it used to be, and we explore how that shift affects engagement today. We also share a jaw-dropping story about an overly involved (and very persuasive) parent trying to charm a teacher into changing a grade. Plus, what happens when one class starts to take over an entire school? And yes, we go there: from a student with stalker vibes to a surprising twist involving babysitting and college acceptance. It’s all about adapting, flying by the seat of your pants, and doing whatever it takes to get students motivated.

In this weeks episode we sit down with a fantastic administrator, heck of a teacher, incredible wrestling coach, and above all that someone I call a close friend. In part one we go through a few strategies on how to gain respect of the students, how to connect, and some secret tips for teachers that want a little more from their students!

In this episode, we dive into a PE class that starts off rough—students acting out, thinking they know it all, and pushing back on every rule. But through the lens of behavior strategies and the power of relationship-building, we explore how understanding students—especially in alternative settings like SOAR Academy—can completely change the game. This is a real look at what happens when you go beyond managing behavior and start actually connecting.

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In this weeks episode we have a great discussion on what supports new teachers need. How Nick went from is the black sheep of the family going from business to teaching! We also talk about how to deal with tricky members of your department that do not want to collaborate. What happens when you have data but administration does not support your changes?'

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In this weeks episode I sit down with a great friend and collegues who walks me through some of the difficult parts of teaching PE. We discuss how to change the game for teachers and how to raise the standards. What do you think about school uniforms good or bad?

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In this episode of Breaking the Syllabus, host Tyler Powell teams up with special guest Randi Phillips—aka Mrs. Phillips Science—for an honest, funny, and insightful look at the highs and lows of teaching. From state testing struggles and burnt-out students to falling over pregnant in the classroom and the perils of drawing cylinders on a whiteboard, they don’t hold back. Randi shares her journey from confused student council sponsor to award-winning middle school science teacher with a growing TikTok following. Tune in for a candid conversation about burnout, blunders, and why they both still love this chaotic career.

In today's episode we sit down with a first year teacher who is way further ahead than most. We dive into all things education a few impactful review games. Along with what makes her classroom so unique and welcoming!

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Are your lesson plans written during halftime? Do your players call you “Coach” more than your students call you “Mr./Ms.”? If so, this episode’s for you. We’re tackling the identity crisis of educators who juggle the classroom and the court—and why it matters more than you think.