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
Apr 5
129. Why Teaching Grammar Feels so Hard and How to Make it Click
Does grammar feel heavy in your classroom? Overwhelming? Like something you should be better at teaching?You are not alone.In this powerful and refreshing conversation, we’re joined by grammar expert Patty McGee, who helps us unpack why grammar often feels so hard, and why it’s n ... Show More
41m 13s
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