The Minimalist Educator Podcast
A podcast about paring down to focus on the purpose and priorities in our roles.
Podcasting since 2023 • 101 episodes
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 096: Planning Less, Teaching Happier with Judith and Lorena
Ever wish planning felt lighter, clearer, and actually energizing? We sit down with Judith Roca Bastardes and Lorena Roca Bastardes, the educators behind Roma Planners, to unpack how a simple PYP-focused planner grew from a personal survival to...
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Season 6
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Episode 96
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23:42
Episode 095: When You Realize Your Students Are Your Work and Other Moments of Realizations in Mental Overload with Christine and Tammy
Tammy and Christine talk about if you have ever caught yourself wishing the students would stay out a bit longer so you can “get real work done”? We unpack that exact moment of misalignment and the quieter signals that follow like missing meeti...
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Season 6
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Episode 95
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32:03
Episode 094: Rethink Inputs, Prioritize Impact, Honor Agency with Sharyn Skrtic
What happens when a school stops juggling initiatives and starts pursuing impact with clarity and intent? We chat with international accreditation leader Sharyn Skrtic to unpack a simple but transformative shift: define the learner you want to ...
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27:15
Episode 093: Reaching Kids Beyond The Box With Pete Hall
The school year can feel like a rolling storm of demands—new curricula, behavior challenges, data deadlines, and the quiet fear that there’s never enough time. We sit down with Pete Hall to cut through t...
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Season 6
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Episode 93
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30:21
Episode 092: Strategic Humor For Lighter, Stronger Schools with Christine and Tammy
What if one small shift could make lessons stickier, meetings warmer, and workload feel lighter? We dive into the overlooked power of humor as a strategic tool for teaching and leadership, blending research with lived classroom experience to sh...
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Season 6
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Episode 92
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29:47