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#10. The Surprising Reflection Strategy That Reduces Burnout & Boosts Teacher Joy
This week on the TenX Teaching Podcast, we’re joined by Joseph Hyun, former teacher and now leader at TeachFX, the app that gives educators powerful, nonjudgmental insights into their teaching practices.
In this...
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#9. How Saying “Yes” Is Quietly Burning You Out: Practical Strategies For Saying "NO."
It’s November — the month of gratitude walls, themed assemblies, and endless reminders to “be thankful.”
And while gratitude is beautiful… sometimes it becomes a mask.
This week on the TenX Teaching Podcast, we’re...
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#8: When Teaching Turns Into Triage: A hilarious (and slightly horrifying) teacher story about chaos and... questionable first aid
Ever faced a classroom emergency you were WILDLY underqualified to handle? This one’s for you.
You can plan the perfect lesson, align your standards, and crush your pedagogy game… but NOTHING prepares you for the...
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#7: Teacher Mindset Makeover: The Surprising Truths I Learned About Fear, Confidence & Teaching from My First Life Coaching Session
Ever wondered what really happens in a Life Coaching session?
In this week’s episode of the TenX Teaching Podcast, I’m sharing something totally new: my first ever LIFE COACHING session with certified coach Terri...
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#6: When Parents Come in Hot: 5 Teacher Strategies for Calm, Confident Communication
Ever open your inbox and instantly feel your heart race? 💌
You see that parent name pop up — and you already know it’s going to be a loooong night.
In this episode of the TenX Teaching Podcast, Mary shares the...
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#5: 4 Strategies to Help Task-Avoidant Students Build Confidence and Overcome Fear of Failure
Do you have students who shut down the moment a task feels hard—or avoid school altogether just to escape that feeling?
Chronic absenteeism is often rooted in academic task avoidance, a protective behavior where...
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#4: Only in the Classroom: The Chicken, The Box, & The Homecoming Proposal
Some moments in teaching are so BIZARRE, you couldn’t make them up if you tried.
Some days, the funny classroom stories are SO crazy, that the teacher burnout has to take a back seat for a minute while you laugh...
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#3: Stop Power Struggles Before They Start: 3 Self-Regulation Strategies Every Teacher Needs
Nothing derails a lesson faster than a power struggle.
One student digs in, you push back, and suddenly you’re locked in a battle no one can win. Every teacher has been there—and it’s exhausting.
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#2: From Reflection to Direction: 5 Must-Teach Procedures Every Teacher Needs in Week One
“What do I actually DO on day one?”
It was a question two new teachers asked me after our very first PD of the year.
That question, paired with a powerful encounter I had while out walking, inspired this episode....
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#1: One Small Habit That Makes A HUGE Difference In the Classroom
Have you ever wondered if the little things you do as a teacher REALLY matter?
In this first episode of The TenX Teaching Podcast, host Mary Saylor shares a deeply personal story about a student’s end-of-year letter...
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Feeling overwhelmed by teaching?
You’re not alone.
Between burnout, endless grading, and the pressure to “do it all,” teaching can feel impossible. But here’s the truth: every day in the classroom is a new chance to...
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