That New Teacher Next Door Podcast

Helena Hains

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Remember that teacher down the hall who seems to have it all figured out? Her classroom runs itself. She knows what to say to families. She has systems for everything. And somehow, she makes teaching look a whole lot easier than it feels for you right now. Here's what you don't see: She was a new teacher once, too. Welcome to That New Teacher Next Door Podcast, where teachers take you back to the beginning and tell the real stories behind the teachers they are today. Hosted by author and educator Helena Hains, each episode feels like pulling up a...

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  • #1: From Sticky Note Lesson Plans to a Student-Led Classroom with La Maestra LocaSep 23, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
  • #194: Setting Up Your Classroom Intentionally Prevents 90% of Teacher ProblemsJul 13, 2026 · 14 min
  • #193: Good Teachers Don’t Wait Until Their Classroom Is Completely Set Up to Enjoy Their SummerJul 6, 2026 · 14 min
  • #192: You Are NOT The Same Teacher As Last YearJul 1, 2026 · 20 min
  • #191: You Don’t Need More Time in Your Classroom This Summer: You Need a PlanJun 22, 2026 · 9 min
  • #190: How to Tell If a School Will Burn You Out Before You Accept the JobJun 14, 2026 · 13 min
  • #189: Not Every School Deserves You (Let's Talk About It)Jun 7, 2026 · 16 min
  • #188: You're Not Underqualified, You're Underselling YourselfMay 31, 2026 · 8 min
  • #187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)May 24, 2026 · 10 min
  • #186: If You're Saying This is Interviews You're Blending InMay 17, 2026 · 15 min

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