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This Teacher Life

Monica Genta
Education
Teaching Strategies
Classroom Management
Student Engagement
Social and Emotional Learning
Professional Development
School Culture
Classroom Engagement
Social Emotional Learning
Behavior Management
Teaching
Teacher Engagement
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Social-Emotional Learning
Student Accountability
Community Engagement
Student Participation
Teacher Burnout
Teacher Motivation
Goal Setting

A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

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Sometimes the best thing we can do in schools is laugh.

Parents, students, and fellow teachers will say something or ask a question and then our jaw drops to the floor.

“Did you really just say that?”

“Did that really just happen?”

Yes… yes it di... more

Let’s be honest—teachers are absolute pros at showing up for everyone else… but not always for themselves.

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re breaking down three hilarious but totally real reasons why it’s time to take that ment... more

Principals & School Leaders! What if all that effort… all those initiatives… all that time spent solving school problems… is actually leading your staff and students right back to where they started?

In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we u... more

In a world where students are constantly watching, scrolling, and engaging with video… what if we stopped fighting it—and started using it to our advantage?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into how teachers can harness ... more

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Unnamed Firefighter
Firefighter from the local community and married to a teacher at the school.
Episode: A REALLY Dumb School Solution To Help Students with RELIABILITY (And All You Need is a Raccoon)
Jack Berckemeyer
Educator with extensive experience in traditional schooling
Episode: Old School Teaching vs. New School Teaching- Which is Better & More Effect for Kids? with Jack Berckemeyer
Percy Hill
Retired physical education teacher with a humorous story to share
Episode: How to Overcome Teacher Mistakes and What We Can Learn From Them (Spoiler Alert: This is Actually Really Funny Too)

Host

Monica Genta
Host focused on practical classroom strategies and SEL, in-the-trenches educator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Ding ding ding!

    Oh my gosh, Monica Genta is just… the best and an inspiration. I’m a relatively new listener and absolutely love absorbing all of her awesome ideas. And implementing them. For example, I just started the UNO competition for September and even though a class looked at me like “uummm what?” I had another class go nuts when they drew a wild card to double their points and put them in the lead on day one. And this is with high school math kiddos! Anyway, thank you Monica for being my teacher friend ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasha12358
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing!

    Hey guys! I am a 14 year old girl starting high school and my mom’s a teacher. I have always helped in her class because i’ve always been older than the grade she teaches (Right now 6-7) and she made me explain the uno behaviour thing to her class and it was so fun! And the way monica talks is amazing! This is great for every teacher!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (:Carlieee:)
    Canada9 months ago
  • Great ideas for any classroom!

    Monica,

    I've listened to your podcast for a few years now and am LOVING it! I've implemented several of the ideas I've heard on it with considerable success and student buy-in (I'm upgrading my Uno deck to the giant one this year). When the ideas don't necessarily work for me in a particular episode I know I'm still guaranteed a good laugh at some point in the show (the other people working out in the gym have decided I'm nuts!). Heading back to school next week and I'm looking forward to using ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S12Sum
    Canada9 months ago
  • Love, Love, Love

    I love all of Monica’s quick tips and bit of useful and useable information. I have been able to listen and run with several ideas with little to no prep. I also love her energy, each episode is full of great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nmruge
    United States10 months ago
  • Just What I Needed

    The 4/13 episode, hit the nail on the head for me. Being 20 years into the teaching profession, I have been swinging back-and-forth on what my next steps should be in my career path. I appreciate you acknowledging both sides of this coin, and reaffirming that there is value in both. I love your podcast and look forward to it every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrsfowldewsk
    United Statesa year ago

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Energetic and relatable host with practical ideas.
Listeners praise the real-world classroom applicability and quick wins.
Many comments cite motivation and renewed enthusiasm for teaching after episodes.
Guests and varied formats keep content fresh and useful for planning PD.
Audiences appreciate budget-friendly tips and proactive, student-centered activities.

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How Students Can Go to College Or University For FREE?! Helpful Hacks for Scholarship Success
Q: Do you feel like part of the reason why you worked so hard and felt like college was demanding because of the scholarship that you received at college?
Yes, I would say that's the main motivator.
Old School Teaching vs. New School Teaching- Which is Better & More Effect for Kids? with Jack Berckemeyer
Q: Are we living in a world where we are still giving true and false tests?
Yes, but there are discussions on whether this is an effective method of assessing knowledge.
Old School Teaching vs. New School Teaching- Which is Better & More Effect for Kids? with Jack Berckemeyer
Q: Would you overall consider yourself old school or new school when it comes to school?
Jack identifies himself as old school due to his traditional training and beliefs in teaching.
3 Essential Teacher Topics How to Stay Positive During School Sht Storms, How to Say NO, How to Create Balance at Home and School (Summer Replay Episode)
Q: How do we create work and home life balance?
By dedicating one day a week to focus solely on work tasks to allow more quality time on other days.
3 Essential Teacher Topics How to Stay Positive During School Sht Storms, How to Say NO, How to Create Balance at Home and School (Summer Replay Episode)
Q: How do we continue to stay afloat when we are getting asked to do things that are beyond being just a teacher?
By recognizing when to say no to extra responsibilities to fight overwhelm.

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What is This Teacher Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, teacher-focused show that delivers quick, actionable ideas for classroom management, student engagement, and social-emotional learning. Episodes center on ready-to-use activities, simple routines, and affordable resources, often tied to a broader curriculum or PD offerings. Listeners repeatedly cite energetic, relatable hosting and a knack for turning everyday classroom moments into teachable opportunities. A standout trait is the blend of hands-on strategies with motivational coaching, plus direct promos for paid curricula and professional development that many educators find valuable for improving classroom culture and efficiency.

The show seems especially helpful for teachers seeking immediately usable tools, stronger relat... more

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