Untidy Teacher

Let’s be honest: if teachers ran the world, things would function a whole lot better. This episode, we’re breaking down exactly how... with a little humor, a little chaos, and a lot of... low key... “you know I’m rights.”

I’m sharing a story that genuinely melted my heart and reminded me why I love teaching so dang much.

A new student joined our class, and what happened next was one of the purest, sweetest displays of kindness I’ve ever seen. My second graders stepped up in ways that made me stop, watch, and think, “Wow… kids are truly better humans than us.” Their empathy, their excitement, their instinct to include... Honestly, adults could never.

If you need a little faith-in-humanity boost or a reminder of the magic inside a classroom, this episode is going t...

Listen… I love teaching, but there are days where the weight of it all feels heavy in a way I can’t explain.

Because teachers aren’t just teaching. We’re therapists, protectors, detectives, comforters, cheerleaders… and sometimes the only safe place a kid has all day.

This week, I’m opening up about the real emotional load we carry... the stuff nobody prepares you for, but every teacher knows too well.

Okay friends… buckle up. Because I’ve got some major teacher wins to share and I am not keeping them to myself 😂. You know those moments that seem so small to anyone else... but to us teachers, they’re everything?

That’s what today’s episode is all about. The breakthroughs, the goosebumps, the “did that really just happen?” moments. Get ready to celebrate the little wins that keep us going. And... you better be nice about it ;) 

This episode is a heavy one.

We’re talking about the teacher who was shot by her first grader.

I’ve seen it all over social media, and honestly, it’s shaken me. Between the court case, the details coming out, and the what-ifs running through my head... I can’t stop thinking about it.

Because this story isn’t just about one teacher. It’s about all of us. The weight we carry. The fear we hide and the heartbreak that shouldn’t come with the job.

This one’s straight from my heart, Untidy Fam💛. In this episode, I’m sharing a story that completely changed me. One that opened my eyes to what some of our students face when the school doors close for the holidays. No free breakfast. No lunch. Just uncertainty.

I’m on a mission to make sure no kid has to go hungry over school breaks, and I need your help to make it happen. Whether you share, donate, or simply listen... you’re part of something bigger.

Let’s fill some bellies, spread some kindness, and make a di...

Teaching will test your patience, your voice, and occasionally your grip on reality. In this episode, I’m talking about a classroom hack that actually worked and the moments that made me realize I’m not losing my mind... just surviving the teacher life.

WWE fights at recess. Pocket knives. Seven-year-olds saying things that broke my heart.
This year opened my eyes to how deeply the world is shaping our kids... and how desperately they need to be sheltered, guided, and loved.

Let’s just say… when a parent drops off their kid with “Good luck,” you know you’re in for it. In this episode, I’m sharing one of those unforgettable years that tested my every ounce of patience (and hair on my head).

Kids don’t just need rules... they THRIVE on them. In this episode, I share why clear expectations and follow-through matter. I share some real stories from my own classroom (desk flips, tears, tantrums, and all) that show just how powerful consistency can be.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “too strict” or “too soft,” this episode will give you some perspective (and maybe a little encouragement) to hold your ground... with kindness of course!

This week, I’ve got a classroom conundrum that has me completely stumped. One of my students refuses to speak… like, not a single peep. For weeks. Until... plot twist! I find out she’s been talking nonstop in another class. In perfect English.

How do you handle a student who chooses total silence with you but won’t stop chatting elsewhere? I share the full story, my total shock, and why this one has me scratching my head more than any kid ever has.

This week’s episode is a little different, Untidy Fam. I had to skip last week because life threw me a curveball. Right in the middle of teaching, I got the phone call no one ever wants to get... my husband was in a motorcycle accident.

In this episode, I open up about that day, how my school family rallied around me in the middle of the chaos, and why I’m extra grateful for this community (both at school and here with you). Teaching is exhausting enough, but when life piles on, it’s the people around...

Every teacher has that story... The one you wish you could erase from memory. Well, this is mine. In this episode, I share the absolute worst day of my teaching career… involving a student, a desk, and yes... poop. From evacuating my entire class (twice), to scrubbing every inch of my classroom at 10:30 pm, this is the day that nearly broke me.

If you’ve ever wondered what teachers really go through, buckle up. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it will make you want to hug a teacher (and maybe buy them some Clorox wipes).

Year two came in swinging… and it didn’t take long for the chaos to hit. Evacuations, meltdowns, and one empty Prime bottle that nearly broke my classroom. Buckle up, this is just the beginning.

Subs are always a gamble… sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you get Regina George’s mom. This episode is all about the chaos that followed. Plus a little peek at how I’m building something to give back.

Did I really tell a group of crying 7 year olds they couldn’t have suckers because they lost a math game? Why, yes. Yes, I did. 😅 In this second half, the stories keep coming—lice, tough love, a surprise Valentine’s proposal, and the kind of sweet, weird classroom moments that make teaching totally unhinged… but totally perfect.

I didn’t expect my first year of teaching to include impromptu therapy, questionable fashion, and a class full of tiny humans who somehow healed me. In this two-part episode, meet the students who changed everything... and reminded me why teaching is still the greatest (and weirdest) job in the world.

Want an unfiltered reality of a first-year teacher? Where Pinterest "perfect" meets pure chaos and every poster on the wall is one emotional meltdown away from destruction. If you've ever wondered what the first weeks of teaching are really like, buckle up. It's wild. It's messy. And somehow… it's still the best job in the world.

I nearly didn’t make it in, and at one point I was offered $5K to drop out of school. Then came big offers to stay in my comfy marketing job, but I chose teaching... Sort of. Bold? For sure. Messy? Always. This episode dives into the chaos, curveballs and surprises that led me here.

Ever wondered what it’s like to start teaching during a global pandemic? Spoiler: it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of surprises. I’m sharing my wild student teaching story—COVID chaos, unexpected lessons, and how it all shaped me as a teacher.