Queen of the Classroom
by Amy the Education Queen (EQ)
Giver of pep talks, truth bombs, and overall savagery. Do not diminish your light, ever. ☀️Sometimes I'm slightly above average with words. :)My podcast is about ensuring students know they are seen. They are heard. They are noticed. They are valued. I want to encourage students to have empathy, respect, lead with kindness, and hold high standards for themselves and those around them. So that when they are not met with those qualities, they not only can recognize the mistreatment, they are equipped with the skills to stand up for themselves. #WordsHavePower
Episodes
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you need two things in life if you want to be successful // do you have them both // let's find out
My Dreamers and Achievers, Success looks different for everyone. For some it could be scoring the winning shot in the soccer championship game. For others it could be making enough money to live comfortably. For another it could be becoming the first generation college graduate of your family....
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back to school // four unorthodox ways to ensure you succeed this school year
My “I can’t believe it’s time to head back to school” listeners, Golly. I say it every year, but this summer flew by…right?!?! As we embark on yet another adventure, I wanted to provide some ways you can succeed this upcoming school year. But these aren’t your usual “stay organized”, “get to…
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part 2 // three MORE ways to avoid burnout // teacher and student strategies
My Thirsty for More Tips and Tricks Listeners, I have heard your requests for more tips. It seems as though we can all use a little TLC these days, and I am happy to provide you with more content. :) Today I’m focusing on three MORE ways to avoid burnout because let’s face it, we can’t be happy…
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three ways to avoid burnout // start BEFORE you reach your limits // teacher and student strategies
My Cycle Breakers, We have been tricked into this theory that if you are not busy, you are not successful. If you are not constantly moving, you are lazy. If you are not pushing yourself, you are falling behind. If you believe any of that mumbo-jumbo, I am here to tell you, that is FALSE. In…
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where to start when you're ready to begin journaling // I make it easy for you // we're in this together
My Believers, Thinkers, and Achievers, If you are like me, I sometimes dream BIG, but I don’t always know where to start. And then that fun little pestering bug called procrastination pops up and talks me out of even starting. Does that sound like you? If so, today we are canceling…
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one week down//let's do a check-in//it’s time to be honest with yourself
Dear Rising Graduates, It’s been one week since we have had to set alarms, begrudgingly get out of bed, make our lunches, and prepare for a full day of schooling. So what have you done since then? Let’s check-in, what has served you well? What do you want to get rid of? What new routines do you...
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three ways to MAXimize your final week of school // it's the home stretch
My Rising Students, Looks like we made it. :) It’s your FINAL week of school. Your FINAL chance to make school memories. Your FINAL moments of your current grade. Today I’m giving you THREE ways to MAXimize your time before that last bell rings. On a side note: Before you ask, yes; I will…
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three phrases you can say to recenter yourself // especially during moments of panic
My Little/Big Worriers, My darlings, sometimes life is hard. It’s unkind. It’s overwhelming. And your brain tries to protect you, telling you something is “off”, by having a physical response. A list of a few physical responses could be panic attacks, freezing, mentally shutting down, running…
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Be My Life Coach: I Need Your Advice
My Future Leaders, I need your help. First a question, what should I be when I grow up? :) I mean it! Being a classroom teacher is awesome. I am confident in my skills and talents, but I feel it in my bones that I can do more, BE more. Soooo…what could you see me doing? (I’m not looking to leave...
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Live Life Unfiltered
My Perfectionists, My darlings…oh my darlings. This message hits home for me too. I have insecurities; we all do. Unfortunately, those insecurities can hinder or wilt our chances at living fully. We shrink; we hide; we conform because we believe the only way we will be accepted is to be…
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Spend the Day with me at The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland
My Let’s Try Something New Warriors, Ummm… You may not know this, but I LOVE animals. You may not also know that Saturday was sort of a sucky day. It was rainy, cold, and at one point I saw sleet fall from the sky (no joke). So instead of staying inside, my girls and I decided to hit up the...
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Five Test Taking Strategies in Under Five Minutes
My test taking anxious listeners, My school’s state testing begins this week, so with it, there are LOADS of anxious pre-teens walking around the building. In under five minutes, I’ll give you five test taking strategies, so you can ease some of that stress. No matter what strategies you put in...
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I Don't Even Like Cats
My field trip warriors, Wednesday was our annual science field trip for my school. I look forward to this day every year because it’s just a fun day to act like a kid allllll day (even for us adults). And even though the day was epic, I found that the bus ride back to school was my highlight.…
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How to be Comfortable in an Uncomfortable Situation (a memoir)
My “Tell me another story” Listeners, It’s no secret that I love to tell a good story. In fact, most of my teaching practices come from stories. Well, I have a doozy for you today. I was explaining to students how it is truly a life skill to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations by using my...
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If You've Always Been a People Pleaser, This One is For You.
My People Pleasing Listeners, I am one of you. Well, I used to be one of you. Wellllll, I am still one of you occasionally. :) I grew up believing my job was to make everyone else happy. That it was an honor to sacrifice my own needs and wants for the needs and wants of others around me. Oh boy,...
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Most Hated Jobs in a Building that I Oddly Love
My Never Grow Up Listeners, In any profession, people are often asked to perform tasks outside of their regularly defined job description. Teaching is no exception. While most grumble with the idea of being assigned duties, I tend to find humor in the less desirable tasks. This week’s podcast...
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It's My Birthday!
My Ducklings, It’s my birthday, so I took the day “off” from podcasting. Of course, I won’t ever leave you completely alone, so I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to be selfish on your birthday. Do all the things you want to do. It’s a day to celebrate you, so make the most of it. Don’t worry,...
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The Madness that is March -- Building a Community
My Community of Listeners, I have been an athlete and sports lover my entire life, so naturally when it’s time for March Madness to roll around, I’m eager and excited to participate. I thought I’d allow students to join me this year, and boy, did I underestimate the teachable moments that would...
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Put "Rest" at the Top of Your To Do List
My Like Minded Overthinkers, I can preach all day about how to be kind to yourself. How to make sure you’re taking care of your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, etc. self, but you want to know a little secret? … … … … I’m not the greatest at following my own advice. (I know, shocker.) My...
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story + time = breaking point
My “Let’s Hear A Story” Listeners, Once upon a time, there was a teacher who was providing coverage for another teacher in the building. Well, this teacher is cool, high energy, holds above average standards for all students, and treats everyone with respect. This teacher also will most…
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Lying on the Pavement in the Sun -- Time for a Reset
My Naturally Curious Ducklings, Come along with me while I curl my hair…it was literally the only time I had this weekend between soccer mom duties and sleeping. :) I love being a soccer mom; don’t think I’m complaining. It was one of those weeks where I felt overwhelmed, almost to the point of...
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There Was Blood
My Kindness Kings and Queens, My darlings. This week was #KindnessWeek at my school, and my students and I took full advantage of the opportunity to shower others with positive affirmations, good vibes, and encouragement. Kindness doesn’t need to be consolidated to just one week though, so I have...
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NEW SERIES: Do You Know EQ? Part III featuring Mrs. Donovan
My fearless future leaders of America, Welcome back for Part III of my NEW SERIES: How well do you know EQ? This week’s guest is a crowd favorite… our vivacious, ever ready with a book recommendation…. MRS. DONOVAN! We talk about the Rachel Carson ghost, her celebrity crush, and the time I...
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NEW SERIES: Do you know EQ? Part II featuring Ms. Masood
My “if you open your computer lid one more time, I’m going to climb over this table and shut it for you” listeners, True story, btw. I wasn’t the most graceful Queen at that moment either. (Just ask my students.) Welcome back for Part II of my NEW SERIES: How well do you know EQ? Ms. Guild scored…
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NEW SERIES: Do you know EQ? Part 1 featuring Ms. Guild
My Curious and Supportive Listeners, Us teachers talk alllll day long…mostly about you, but sometimes it’s about us. :) I have built some solid friendships throughout my teaching career; we’ve spent holidays together, traveled across the United States, held monthly dinner dates, and have shared...
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Motivated to Kick Some (you know what)
My Viral Making Listeners, You know, sometimes you just need a little push, a little nudge, to let you know you are doing something the world needs. To let you know you are on the right path. To show you people value what you’re doing. That shove (when my YouTube short went viral) has breathed…
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Don’t Allow Your House to Get Engulfed in the Fire
My Cycle Breakers, Your house is on fire, and you’ve done nothing to prepare for the flames. A crisis is crippling you because you don’t have the strategies necessary to combat it. But what if…what if you were prepared? What if you had the strategies, the coping mechanisms, the thoughts and…
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Listen To This Before Returning To School
My Three Weeks of Winter Breakers, Welp. When I asked you all to do your thing in order to get a snow day, I didn’t anticipate FIVE snow days. Woohoo! Now that we will more than likely return to the building, I wanted to lay out a few tips in today’s podcast to hopefully ease the transition. With…
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Will You Accept My Challenge? (Bloopers Included)
My Social Butterflies, We live in a world that is constantly connected. We know what people are doing 24/7, what they are eating, where they are, and who they are with. Even with the best of intentions, we compare what we have and who we are to those we see online. And I realize people only...
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Resolutions Get Broken. Let’s Change That This Year.
My Sun Ray Listeners, Look. Resolutions are sooooo 2000. They get made every year with the best of intentions, but within a month, resolutions are tossed aside like last semester’s algebra homework. So let’s switch things up. Instead of resolutions, let’s create affirmations. Affirmations can…
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I Have My Own Documentary Series!
My mini Michaels, Dwights, and Angelas, Teaching is sort of like a day long stand up comedy act. We are up there, giving our best, balancing curriculum details and character building, all while throwing in some wit, humor, and personality. Now, just like in comedy shows, sometimes the jokes don’t...
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How Do Teachers REALLY Feel About The Last School Week Before Break
My ducklings, As we head into the final week of school before break, keep this in mind. Teachers are just as excited as you to have a break. We also are sad to be away from you (some more than others…facts. :)). Today’s podcast gives you an insight to how your teachers are REALLY feeling this…
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What if...You Decided to be Unapologetically You?
My Vivacious, Curious, Ready to Take on the World Listeners, I had an important talk with a former student this week who trusted me with telling me more about them. I was moved so much by this conversation, that I felt there has to be more out there that could benefit from an open discussion, an...
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What If...You Decided To Slow Down?
My Fast Paced Listeners, Time flies when you’re having fun, right? And boy has it flown by for me this week. My cheeks haven’t stopped hurting from all the laughter, smiles, and new traditions made while having my sister join me for Thanksgiving. Here’s what I learned this week: It’s okay (and...
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Want To Turn Around "Bad Day Vibes"? My Students Have The Solution.
My Generous, Pick Me Up When Someone’s Down Students, I do NOT believe in “No Bad Days”, nor I do NOT believe in “Positive Vibes Only” because everyone will have a bad day, and no one can honestly say they’ve only encountered positive vibes in their life. It’s an unrealistic expectation that some...
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Part II -- I Did Not See That Coming
My Superb Listeners, I decided to tell you the other side of my terrible day from last week. Part I, I talked about my awful day which led me to coming in too hot in some situations. Part II, today, I want to show you the beauty of my students. Their hearts, attitudes, willingness to pick me up...
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Part I -- EQ Came In Super Hot -- Apologies Were Given
My Radiant Listeners, Look. We all have bad days. We all have days that we wish to avoid, but they come barreling in like a tornado tearing up our mood and reeking havoc on our emotions. Wellllll EQ had one of those days on Thursday which then carried over to Friday. I’m not proud of it, but it…
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Did You Really Just Ask Me That?
My Effervescent Listeners, Oh my darlings...my internal dialogue has been BUZZING this week with colorful language. Since last week was the final week of the first quarter, some students were hitting the panic button far too often hoping to scramble to increase their grades. Today’s podcast...
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Teachers Bleed Coffee, Not Blood
My Dearest Ducklings, There’s a huge problem emerging, and it’s only October. Teachers are losing steam, y’all. Teachers are being asked to take on more responsibility than ever, and it’s reaching a critical level. What can you do to help us out? I’m so glad you asked. :) Follow along to see how...
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#LoveThatForYou
My Brilliant, Vibrant, Caring Listeners, As I sat down this week to brainstorm topics, a common theme emerged. Gratitude. So I ran with it. This podcast is dedicated to taking the time to THANK YOU ALL who show up, not just for me with this podcast, but for you. Thank you for listening. Thank you...
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Treat Yo Self to Some Marigolds. Find Them. Keep Them.
My Humble but Sometimes Sassy Listeners, Have you ever had one of those people who you can just count on 100%? The type of person who will challenge you, support you, cheer for you, and be there for you when it all falls apart? Well...I am lucky enough to have several. Those people are my...
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A Classic Tale of a Queen versus a Mouse (What Could Possibly Go Wrong?)
My Invested and Conscientious Listeners, Whew! What a week. You know, I knew being an independent, strong, feminine woman would mean I’d have to face a whole new set of challenges while living alone, but being an independent, strong, feminine would also mean I would be able to face fears, take...
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Your Power Lies in the Pause (Do Not Engage With Baiters)...Not Today, Not Ever
My Powerful Beings, Are you reactionary? Do you quickly clap back? Yeahhhhh….we’ve all been there. We’ve all sent that snarky reply without hesitation to a nasty text or comment. How did that work out for you? Probably not as great as you’d hope, if at all. Here’s the thing. Your power lies in…
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Does Anyone Else Feel Extra "Scattery", Or Is It Just Me?
My Overachievers and Perfectionists, My brain has been struggling to find a routine and rhythm ever since we transitioned from a summer mindset back to a school mindset. But I’m tired of feeling like I’m constantly dragging through my days, so I’ve come up with a plan. In today’s podcast, I...
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Let's Get Rrrrrreeeeaaaaddddyyyyy for Rap Battles
My candy wishers and rap battle beat makers, Whew. This week was exhausting but GLORIOUS! Who knew I had so many talented students in my midst? On today’s podcast, I talk about my week recap which includes library police, intentionally hitting students with rockets for candy, and of course…
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Your Child Does Not Play in the MLS. Chill.
My ducklings, How many times have you seen or heard something that bothered you, but you didn’t say anything? How many times have you witnessed an injustice, but you were too afraid to take action? Nothing gets me more riled up than when I see someone mistreat another soul...especially if the...
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Kleenex Box Throws and Loopholes -- Typical Day for EQ
My fresh face listeners, It has been a week. Wow. We welcomed back all 1400 of you with open arms and open minds, and you did not disappoint with your zest, wit, and respect. Highlights for me this week include a kleenex box throw, student artwork, loophole finders, school appropriate cults, and...
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Tips and Tricks for How to Survive Your First Week of School
My oh-so-grown listeners, Today is the first day of school (for some of you)! How exciting, anxious, nerve wracking, terrifying, thrilling, and every other totally valid emotion is today?!?! The first week of the new school year is always tiring, but this year will be extra exhausting because of...
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What is a Middle Schooler's Best Friend?
My Newest Followers, Welcome to the journey, newbies! I’m glad you’re here. I spent four days this week with incoming 7th graders, and I noticed three trends. My biggest takeaway of those four days was how the environment was thrilling. You could literally feel the excitement in the halls. (Well...
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You Are Given One Day to Design; What Makes the Cut?
My Creative Warriors, This past week, I tasked my children with creating a “Day of Fun”...a day which they design our entire agenda. I first started Day of Fun with my children a few years back, and it is now a tradition we very much look forward to. The way it works is I tell the girls the day...
About this show
Giver of pep talks, truth bombs, and overall savagery. Do not diminish your light, ever. ☀️Sometimes I'm slightly above average with words. :)My podcast is about ensuring students know they are seen. They are heard. They are noticed. They are valued. I want to encourage students to have empathy, respect, lead with kindness, and hold high standards for themselves and those around them. So that when they are not met with those qualities, they not only can recognize the mistreatment, they are equipped with the skills to stand up for themselves. #WordsHavePower
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