187. True Life: I’m Drowning

Are you juggling multiple preps across several grade levels, trying to run labs every week, and still show up for your family? Feeling overwhelmed by unrealistic admin expectations and a lack of student accountability? If it all feels like too much, that’s because it is too much. In this "true life" episode, I’m talking about what it really means to teach inside a broken system, why so many teachers are feeling burned out, and practical ways to keep showing up—without losing yourself in the process.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode187Resources Mentioned:Balancing Multiple Preps Podcast Playlist Secondary Science Simplified courseLabs When Limited Free Mini-CourseDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected]  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 69, Admin Support - WHY You Need to Ask, HOW to Ask, and WHAT to Ask ForEpisode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students DoEpisode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science ClassroomEpisode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged by Your Admin or DistrictEpisode 185, When Is Preparation Worth It, and When Is It a Pipe Dream?Episode 186, True Life: I Am a Science Teacher Who Hates Labs