Special education teaching comes with challenges, surprises, and plenty of moments that make you laugh… or want to cry. In this episode, I share a personal story about how I create these awesome assessment binders for my collaborative team—only to find out no one asked for it.

Whether you’re an educator or anyone navigating a demanding job, this episode is a reminder that your hard work matters—even when it goes unnoticed.

In this episode, I open up about the challenges of my first years in the classroom—the long nights, the lessons learned, and the resilience it takes to keep going. Whether you’re a new teacher or simply starting something new, this episode is about finding your footing when the journey feels overwhelming.

In this very first episode of My Lesson Plans Are Proof I Did My Best, I introduce the podcast and share why I created this space. Whether you’re an educator or someone navigating life’s challenges, this episode is about showing up, giving your best, and finding proof in your efforts—even when things don’t go as planned.

I share personal stories from my teaching journey, reflect on the lessons learned when plans don’t go perfectly, and explore how resilience, creativity, and determination apply to both the classroom and everyday life. Tune in to hear why your effort always matters—and why your best is always enough.