179.
Growth You Can’t Measure
178.
When Students Feel Seen
177.
The Difference a Teacher Can Make
176.
Sunday School for Teachers: The Vine — Staying Connected
175.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Spread Joy and Happiness — It Started at One Table
174.
When Meaning Carries You Forward
173.
When Teaching Feels Sacred Again
172.
Freedom to Teach: Honoring Where You Teach
171.
Remembering Your Why Without the Cliché
170.
The Magic That Still Shows Up
169.
Why This Work Still Matters
168.
Sunday School for Teachers: Moses and the Burning Bush - When You Feel Unqualified
167.
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Be Sunshine to Others — The Morning Shift
166.
Choosing Longevity Over Martyrdom
165.
Staying Soft in a Hard System
164.
Boundaries Are an Act of Leadership
163.
You Can Care Without Carrying Everything
162.
Protecting Your Energy
161.
Sunday School for Teachers: Daniel in the Lion’s Den — Courage in Public Spaces
160.
Freedom to Teach: Autonomy on Ice
159.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Choose Your Attitude, All the Time — The New Seat
158.
Naming What’s Broken Without Losing Hope
157.
What Teachers Are Actually Asking For
156.
Compliance Is Not Engagement
155.
Burnout Is Not a Personal Failure
154.
When Systems Forget the Humans
153.
Sunday School for Teachers: The Parable of the Talents — Faithful With What We’ve Been Given
152.
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Share Your Enthusiasm — It Spreads
151.
Staying True When It’s Easier Not To
149.
Being Misunderstood as a Teacher
148.
When You Don’t Fit the System
147.
Teaching Against the Grain
146.
Sunday School for Teachers: The Fruit of the Spirit — Who We Are Before What We Do
145.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Be Careful of Enthusiasm Destroyers — The Comment That Stuck
144.
Love Is Not Lowering the Bar
143.
Holding High Expectations with Grace
142.
Why Connection Is Not a Soft Skill
141.
Kids Who Push Back Need Us Most
140.
Seeing the Child Before the Behavior
139.
Sunday School for Teachers: Peter Walks on Water — Faith in Uncertainty
138.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Excitement in Everything — Aaliyah Tries Again
137.
When Culture Breaks, Learning Stops
136.
Trust Is the Real Curriculum
135.
Relationships Over Rules
134.
Safety Before Standards
133.
Belonging Comes First
132.
Sunday School for Teachers: Mary and Martha — Presence Over Pressure
131.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Be Present and Focus — Sofia Looks Up
130.
You’re Allowed to Feel This
129.
Why Vulnerability Matters with Kids
128.
The Emotional Weight Teachers Carry
127.
When You’re Tired but Still Show Up
126.
Teaching While Human
125.
Sunday School for Teachers: The Lost Sheep — Every Child Is Worth the Search
124.
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Get Rid of Distractions — Jayden Puts It Down
123.
The Teacher I’m Still Becoming
122.
Permission to Be Yourself in the Classroom
121.
Why I Refuse to Teach on Autopilot
120.
Teaching with Heart in a Compliance World
119.
What It Means to Be a Funky Teacher
118.
Sunday School for Teachers: The Good Samaritan: Loving Beyond Convenience
117.
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Stop Interrupting — Aaliyah Notices
116.
School Is the Safest Place for Some Kids — And Breaks Complicate That
115.
What Students Notice That Adults Often Miss
114.
When Teaching Doesn’t Go As Planned: Why Adaptability Is One of a Teacher’s Greatest Strengths
113.
The First Day Back Matters More Than the Lesson Plan
112.
Coming Back After the Break: The Emotional Side of Teaching Nobody Warns You About
111.
Sunday School for Teachers: David And Goliath: Faith Bigger Than Fear
110.
A Pause Before Winter Break: Gratitude, Reflection, And Taking Care Of What Matters
109.
Listening To Student Interests Matters Just As Much: Why Connection Is A Two Way Street
108.
Let Kids See You’re Human: Why Sharing Your Interests Build Stronger Relationships
107.
The Weight Teachers Carry: Fear, Safety, And Showing Up In A World Of School Shootings
106.
You Don’t Have To Fix Everything To Make A Difference
105.
School Is A Safe Place And Breaks Aren’t Always Easy For Every Kid
104.
Sunday School or Teachers: Esther: For Such A Time As This
103.
Kids Don’t Learn When Adults Are Out Of Sync: Why Your Energy Sets The Tone
102.
What Students Really Remember: Hint It’s Not The Curriculum
101.
Consistency Over Noise: Why Real Teacher Leaders Don’t Need To Be Loud
100.
100 Lessons That Changed My Teaching Journey And Made Me Mr. Funky Teacher
99.
Secondhand Trauma, The Emotional Weight Teachers Carry And Rarely Talk About
98.
Sunday School for Teachers: Deborah: Leading with Wisdom and Courage
97.
Your Tone Is A Teaching Tool: Why Kids Learn More From How You Say It Than What You Say
96.
The Myth of the ‘Bad Kid’: What Adults Often Miss
95.
Why Kids Don’t Learn When They Don’t Feel Safe
94.
Kids Are Not Mini Adults: Adjust Expectations, Not Compassion
93.
The Power Of A Fresh Start: Why Monday Doesn't Define The Week
92.
Sunday School for Teachers: Daniel Interprets Dreams
91.
Why Classroom Culture Is More Important Than Classroom Control
90.
Teachers Need Grace Too: Permission To Be Human
89.
Let Kids Try Hard Things: The Gift Of Struggle
88.
Start Where They Are, Not Where You Wish They Were
87.
Say Yes More: Why Kids Need Chances, Not Gatekeepers
86.
Sunday School for Teachers: Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go
85.
Stop Shrinking to Make Other People Comfortable
84.
Don’t Take Advice From People Who’ve Never Done What You Want To Do
83.
Teachers Leave Bad Administration, Period
82.
Untapped Why Teachers Need Opportunities To Shine
81.
When Kids Come To School Carrying Heavy Things
80.
Sunday School for Teachers: Jethro Advises Moses
79.
Trust Over Testing: What Finland Can Teach Us About Keeping Teachers
78.
When Teachers Stop Caring: The Quiet Danger of Apathy
77.
The Myth Of Doing It All: Why Teachers Need To Let Go Of Perfection
76.
Protect Your Peace: No One’s Coming To Save You
75.
Breaking The Assembly Line: Why Schools Must Create Thinkers, Not Workers
74.
Sunday School for Teachers: Solomon Asks for Wisdom
73.
Intent Matters: Sharing Advocacy Without Losing The Mission
72.
After The Testimony: What I Learned From Speaking Truth At The Capitol
71.
Before The Testimony: The Power Of Using Your Teacher Voice
70.
The Power Of Participation: Why Voting Matters For Educators And Students
69.
Invisible Work: The Hidden Load Teachers Carry (Teacher Burnout & Compassion Fatigue)
68.
Beyond The Test: Why Teacher Impact Can’t Be Measured By Scores
67.
Sunday School for Teachers: Jesus Welcomes the Children
66.
Fall Fun And Funky Celebrations: Why Classroom Parties Still Matter
65.
Celebrating With Students: Finding Joy In The Moments That Matter
64.
Building A Strong Collaborative Team: Creating Trust, Clarity, And Purpose At The Grade Level
63.
How to Address a Mistake You Made with a Collaborative Team
62.
Finding Focus in the Fall Frenzy: Keeping Calm When Everything’s Competing for Attention
61.
The View From Above: Leading With Perspective
60.
Wings Of Gratitude: Teaching Students The Art Of Appreciation
59.
Flying Together, Helping Others Rise As You Soar
58.
Be The Eagle: Rising Above Negativity And Staying Focused On Your Mission
57.
One Caring Adult: The Power Of Truly Seeing Every Child
56.
Quiet Moments Matter: Finding Peace In The Noise Of Teaching And Life
55.
Finding Joy In The Small Things: How Simple Moments Can Refill A Teacher's Heart
54.
Progress Takes Time: Patience, Process, And The Power Of Staying Steady
53.
The Power Of Pausing: Why Rest And Reflection Make You A Better Teacher
52.
Creating A Classroom Where Students Feel Safe To Take Risks
51.
Showing Up Matters: The Power Of Supporting Students Beyond The Classroom
50.
The Bad Apple Effect: How One Negative Voice Can Impact A Whole Team
49.
Grace Over Guilt: Letting Go And Leading With Compassion
48.
Homecoming Week: Why Teachers Should Join In The Fun And Show Their School Spirit
47.
Mental Self-Care for Teachers: Clarity, Focus, and Protecting Your Mindset
46.
Practical Self Care For Teachers: Simplifying Routines And Protecting Your Time
45.
Spiritual Self Care For Teachers: Purpose, Reflection And Grounding Practices
44.
Social Self Care For Teachers: Connection, Community, And Healthy Boundaries
43.
Emotional Self Care For Teachers, Resilience, And Stress Relief In The Classroom
42.
Physical Self Care For Teacher Energy, Rest, And Resetting Your Body
41.
Teacher Self Care Strategies To Recharge And Avoid Burnout
40.
Teacher Leader Do's And Don'ts Leading Without Losing Your Funk
39.
Redefining Teacher Leadership: It’s More Than Being In Charge
38.
Be The Storm Finding Strength When Teaching Gets Tough
37.
Advocating For Kids Standing Up When Adults Belittle, Humiliate, Or Make Fun Of Students
36.
How To Regain Control Of Your Classroom Without Losing Relationships
35.
How To Structure A Group Behavior Meeting With Parents And Staff
34.
What Really Inspires Students. It’s Not The Lesson Plans, It’s You
33.
How Do You Provide Rigor While Still Keeping It Fun And Exciting For Students?
32.
How Do We Keep It Fun? Why Joy Still Belongs In The Classroom
31.
Kids Are Watching: Modeling The Kind Of Grownups You Want Them To Become
30.
The Power Of Starting Over: New District, New Systems, Same Heart
29.
You Don’t Have To Be Perfect, Just Present
28.
Teaching On Tough Days: How To Show Up When You’re Not Feeling A Hundred Percent
27.
Teaching Soft Skills: Preparing Students for Life Beyond the Classroom (with 10 Key Soft Skills for Career Success in 2026)
26.
Managing Risk And Teaching, Balancing Challenges And Safety
25.
Teacher Boundaries: How To Care Without Burning Out
24.
The Human Side Of Teaching: Building Classroom Community By Putting Relationships Before Rigor
23.
Don’t Give Up On Kids: Raising Expectations In Every Classroom
22.
Building Classroom Community: Putting Relationships Before Rigor
21.
Classroom Systems And Procedures: Building Success Through Structure
20.
Celebrating Small Wins, Building A Positive Classroom Culture
19.
Teacher Tips For Parent Phone Calls: Handling Ongoing Misbehavior Constructively
18.
Teacher Collaboration: Building Strong Teams Through Collaborative Meetings
17.
Classroom Routines For The First Weeks Of School: Teacher Tips For Consistency
16.
Classroom Management Tips: Handling Disrespectful And Talking Out Behavior
15.
Celebrating Small Wins, Building A Positive Classroom Culture
14.
Back To School Teacher Overwhelm: How To Manage Stress And Stay Positive
13.
Tips For Teachers Building Relationships From Day One
12.
Historical Trauma and Teaching: Reflections from Sarah Snake
11.
Reviewing Allison Edwards’ “Growing Up Strong”: Mental Health & Soft Skills
10.
Open House Tips for Teachers: How to Connect with Students and Parents
9.
New School, New Teammates, New Trust: Building Staff Relationships from Day One
8.
Open House Tips for Teachers: How to Connect with Students & Parents from Day One
7.
Building Community: Belonging and Connection in the Classroom
6.
Tips for Teachers Building Relationships From Day One
5.
The Importance of Teacher Involvement at State Level
4.
Reflections from the National Teacher Leadership Conference: A Day with Mr. Funky Teacher (National Teacher Leadership Conference Day 3)
3.
Embracing The Funk: The Transformative Power of a Creative Teacher (National Teacher Leadership Conference Day 2)
2.
Unveiling Mr. Funky Teacher: A Journey Towards Educational Excellence (Traveling To The National Teacher Leadership Conference)
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Unveiling Mr. Funky Teacher: A Journey Towards Educational Excellence (Traveling To The National Teacher Leadership Conference)
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