What habits make great teachers successful? We have thought long and hard and listed 7 habits that we believe highly effective teachers share and engage in. Let’s do this… The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teacher: They use their time efficientlyThey plan ahead and know where they’re headingThey are on top of data collection from the get-goTheir main focu ... Show More
May 31
137. Teacher Hot Takes: The Things We’re Not Supposed to Say
This is a very honest (and slightly spicy!) episode of Rainbow Skies for Teachers! We are sharing our biggest hot takes about teaching and education right now. From report cards and staff meetings to screen time, teaching slides, homework, and math textbooks, nothing is off limit ... Show More
48m 17s
May 24
136. Teacher Burnout: How to Stop Running on Empty
Burnout in teaching is real and if you’ve ever felt constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is for you.In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Ashleigh sits down with burnout coach Filly to unpack what burnout actually looks like in t ... Show More
50m 22s
May 17
135. Creating Kind Classrooms - 5 Ideas to Teach your Students Kindness
Today, we are diving into how to teach kindness in the classroom all year round and why small, intentional moments can have a lasting impact on your students.Teaching kindness is something we all have ‘on the list’. So, we wanted to share practical strategies and activities that ... Show More
14m 22s
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More
41m 27s
