📌 Struggling with lesson planning?

Feeling overwhelmed by scripted curricula and limited prep time?

You’re not alone! In this episode of The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive!, I’m breaking down a simple, strategic approach to lesson planning that will save you time, reduce stress, and help you work smarter, not harder.

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ How to get organized so lesson planning doesn’t take over your life

✅ Why you should always begin with the end in mind (hint: assessments are your roadmap!)

✅ The biggest time-wasting mistake new teachers make—and how to avoid it

✅ The Friday prep habit that will make your Monday mornings stress-free

✅ Bonus tips for long-term planning so next year is easier than the first

🎙️ Whether you’re a first-year teacher, a career changer, or just looking for a smarter way to plan, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you teach with confidence!

✨ Before you go, don’t forget to:

✔ Like, download, and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

✔ Share this episode with a fellow teacher who needs it

✔ Drop a comment—I want to hear your biggest lesson-planning struggle so we can tackle it together!

Let’s make lesson planning easier together—because you’re not just surviving, you’re thriving with purpose!

🚀 Let's chat! If you are struggling with lesson planning, schedule a 30 minute free consultation. https://calendly.com/thrivewithpurposellc/30min

In this episode of The Inspired Educator, we share 6 essential tips to help first and second-year teachers navigate hard conversations during parent-teacher conferences.

Whether you're discussing student progress, behavior, or classroom strategies, these actionable tips will give you the confidence to handle challenging conversations with parents.

Learn how to prepare effectively, listen authentically, control your emotions, and offer solutions that focus on student success.

Tune in for expert advice that will help you build stronger relationships and foster better communication in your classroom.

Don't forget to subscribe/follow The Inspired Educator to stay updated with more episodes packed with tips, expert interviews, and actionable strategies for new teachers.

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If you found today’s episode helpful, share it with fellow educators and leave a review. Together, we can support, empower and uplift new educators!

Welcome back to The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive! In today’s episode, Dr. LaToya Crockett dives deep into practical, structured systems to handle those small but disruptive behaviors in the classroom.

Classroom disruptions can be overwhelming, especially for new teachers, but with the right strategies in place, you can create a calm and productive learning environment for both you and your students. In this episode, Dr. Crockett covers:

✅Proactive prevention strategies to reduce disruptions before they happen

✅Real-life examples of setting clear expectations and creating predictable routines

✅Effective intervention techniques like non-verbal cues, offering choices, and using logical consequences

✅Tips for reflecting and adapting your strategies over time

Don't forget to subscribe/follow The Inspired Educator to stay updated with more episodes packed with tips, expert interviews, and actionable strategies for new teachers.

Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @_thrive_withpurpose

LinkedIn: LaToya Crockett

If you found today’s episode helpful, share it with fellow educators and leave a review. Together, we can support, empower and uplift new educators!

Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/thrivewithpurposellc/30min