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
BONUS: Season 7 Preview!
Chronic absenteeism. Burnout. Students who shut down the moment things get hard. Math lessons that get buried under too many “must-dos.” We’re opening Season 7 with a preview of the conversations that kept us nodding along because they bring a ...
SUMMER SERIES EP 7 — Two-Hour Deadlines?
We tackle a question from an instructional coach who wants to know how to handle a complex problem when the deadline is only two hours away. We share a minimalist way to respond that protects your time, clarifies expectations, and challenges “e...
SUMMER SERIES EP 6 — Audit Your Programs
We answer a listener question about three new school platforms and the chaos that comes with stacked online programs. We share a practical way to audit edtech tools so decisions are based on purpose, impact, and time instead of gut feeling.&nbs...
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...
