The Minimalist Educator Podcast
A podcast about paring down to focus on the purpose and priorities in our roles.
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
Latest Episodes
SUMMER SERIES EP 5 — Say No Without Guilt
Everything feels important, and that is exactly why so many educators end up saying yes until they are overwhelmed. We talk through a simple but powerful idea that stops the spiral: just because you can do something does not mean you should. If...
SUMMER SERIES EP 4 — Planning Without The Panic
Planning can swallow an elementary teacher’s life, especially when you’re responsible for every subject and every minute feels accounted for. We tackle a question from Sarah, a literacy coach, about how to support teachers who are struggling wi...
SUMMER SERIES Ep 3 — Cutting Corners Without Cutting Learning
You’ve got a lesson to plan, a stack of curriculum guides, and a brain that just wants summer. Then comes the question every coach and teacher wrestles with: how do you cut corners without cutting learning? We take on that exact problem with a ...
SUMMER SERIES Ep 2 — Keeping Stuff Will Not Making Teaching Easier
Your classroom can be full and still feel empty of what you actually need: time, clarity, and space to think. We kick off our summer Q and A series with a listener question from James about minimalist principles and how to finally start letting...