Stellar Teacher Podcast with Sara Marye

From organizing classroom materials to establishing reliable routines and making time for meaningful student connection, this conversation highlights how small choices can make a big difference in the overall feel of a classroom. If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately felt a sense of calm, this episode breaks down the practices that help create that environment.

In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast, Kori shares an encouraging reminder that many educators need to hear—teaching is a long game. When the pressure of testing season, pacing guides, and student progress starts to feel overwhelming, it can be easy to believe that every lesson needs to produce immediate results. But the reality is that meaningful learning rarely happens overnight.

Test prep season can quickly take over your classroom... but what if one of the most powerful test prep strategies isn’t another practice passage? In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast, Sara and Emily share practical, classroom-tested ideas to make test prep more intentional and less overwhelming — starting with one critical skill: reading the directions carefully.

Standardized testing season is coming — and if you’re already feeling the pressure of long testing days, restless students, and review overload, you’re not alone. In this Dear Stellar Teacher episode, Sara and Emily share realistic, classroom-tested strategies to help you approach testing season with clarity, confidence, and calm. Instead of cramming more practice into your schedule, this conversation focuses on what actually moves the needle: building stamina, protecting routines, and keeping students regulated and motivated.