EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 19 MIN
229. Balancing Unrealistic Admin Expectations
from Secondary Science Simplified™ · host Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher
I get asked all the time if I’ll ever go back to teaching full time, and honestly… we’ll see. I miss teaching, but I don't miss the challenge of balancing admin expectations with what’s actually realistic in the classroom! In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when those expectations start to feel overwhelming, from getting perspective and finding support to having productive conversations with admin that lead to real solutions. And if it’s still not working, we’re talking about how to protect your time, focus on what matters most, and recognize when it might be time for a change, because the right environment and leadership can make all the difference.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode229Resources:Relationships mini-courseBe a guest on the podcast! Apply here.Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected] Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes:Episode 68, Evaluating Your Teacher ContractEpisode 69, Admin Support: WHY You Need to Ask, HOW to Ask, and WHAT to Ask ForEpisode 71, “I’m the Problem, It’s Me”: Working with Difficult Coworkers and Admin with Guest Zach MatsonEpisode 121, Burned Out? When It’s Time to Make a ChangeEpisode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged By Your Admin or DistrictEpisode 190, Student Mastery, Switching Schools, and Teaching Chemistry with Heather Bonanno
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I get asked all the time if I’ll ever go back to teaching full time, and honestly… we’ll see. I miss teaching, but I don't miss the challenge of balancing admin expectations with what’s actually realistic in the classroom! In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when those expectations start to feel overwhelming, from getting perspective and finding support to having productive conversations with admin that lead to real solutions. And if it’s still not working, we’re talking about how to prot...
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