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The Secondary Teacher | Classroom Routines, Secondary Teacher Strategies, Workload Management

Khristen Massic | Classroom Routines, Secondary Teacher Strategies, Workload Management
Teaching Strategies
Education
Multi-Prep Teaching
Multiple Preps
Classroom Management
Time Management
AI In Education
Lesson Planning
Multiple Prep Teaching
Artificial Intelligence
Curriculum Planning
Secondary Education
Teacher Burnout
Student Engagement
Curriculum Mapping
Planning Period
Teaching
Bell Ringers
Burnout
Teacher Workload

Are you drowning in lesson planning and still taking work home every night? Trying to build classroom routines that actually hold up when you're juggling multiple preps? Wondering if workload management is even possible as a secondary teacher? Let's be honest… your planning period disappears fast. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place. This podcast is for overwhelmed secondary teacher... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes200Founded6 years ago
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Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab her... more

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Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab her... more

YouTube

Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab her... more

YouTube

Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab her... more

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Khristen Massic
Host of The Secondary Teacher Podcast (and related branding); experienced secondary educator with CTE focus and district-level perspective.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Practical Advice

    I appreciate Kristen's practical advice because it can be immediately implemented in the classroom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana D L
    United States2 years ago
  • Great tips

    Episodes short and to the point. Great tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandy_tx
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this practical, short podcast

    I don’t remember how I ran across this podcast but I love it! The episodes are filled with such useful, practical topics and are mostly less than 15 min so they are easy to fit in to a busy life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. NE
    United States3 years ago
  • Practical and Encouraging!

    This podcast is a lifesaver! As a secondary teacher I am always searching for short podcast episodes to listen to and learn from. Khristen offers practical and easy tips to make your life easier and better for your students. I look forward to each week’s new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsNixonTeachesMath
    United States3 years ago
  • Relevant:Practical:Helpful

    Khristen is in the trenches with fellow teachers and has insights from administrative experience . Double threat … in all the best ways !! The podcast topics are helpful for ALL teachers . Once you listen you can apply it to your class and speciality . I always feel recharged after a podcast listen and have shared them with many colleagues. 👏👏👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amrap9
    United States3 years ago

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Host is relatable and speaks from real, in-the-trenches experience
Episodes are concise and to the point, great for quick learning
Practical, immediately usable classroom tips that fit busy schedules

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Ep 234: Stacking Classes: Strategies for Teaching Multiple Courses in a Single Block
Q: What should a first-year teacher know when starting with five preps?
Focus on flexible planning, engaging activities, and reviewing routines without solely relying on syllabi to engage students.
Ep 234: Stacking Classes: Strategies for Teaching Multiple Courses in a Single Block
Q: What tips do you have for teaching two courses during the same block?
Stacking classes can be done by chunking lessons into manageable segments and using tools like flip charts for student feedback.
Ep 232: Effective Bell Ringers for Secondary Classes with Overlapping Students
Q: What can I do as a quick question / bell ringer without having to have them repeat or make six different daily questions?
You can create broader questions about the last class or have students generate their own questions based on what they learned.
[Top 5 of 2024] Ep 222: Classroom Management and Lesson Structure: Maximizing Student Engagement
Q: What's the best way to go about teaching high school personal finance in 90-minute blocks?
The host discusses structuring lessons effectively by incorporating a variety of instructional methods and activities within that time period to keep students engaged.
Ep 288: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 222: Classroom Management and Lesson Structure: Maximizing Student Engagement
Q: What's the best way to go about teaching high school personal finance in 90-minute blocks?
Utilizing a structured lesson format that incorporates bell ringers, reviews, direct instruction, practice time, and clean-up segments.

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This show targets overwhelmed secondary teachers, especially those juggling multiple preps in CTE or elective contexts. Episodes focus on practical, repeatable classroom routines, workload management, and quick, low-prep activities designed to finish planning during the school day. A recurring theme is building simple structures that travel across courses to reduce decision fatigue and planning time, with guidance on using AI as an assistant rather than an add-on. Notably, the host emphasizes real-world applicability, reusable content, and scalable systems over chasing perfect lesson plans, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking sustainable workflows and better student engagement.

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