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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.
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42 minutes ago
42 minutes ago
In this episode, I talk about how to Rock Your First Year: Thriving in the Classroom from Day One. I address tips and tricks for a successful transition in the classroom. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
What Teachers OVERLOOK in Classroom Routines: #229
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this episode, I talk about classroom routines that work and how you can create a calm, consistent, and productive learning environment from Day One. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Are Rewards HURTING Your Students? #228
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
In this episode, I talk about the unique hidden dangers of rewarding students. Research has shown that extrinsic rewards, like stickers or prizes, can actually have some unintended negative effects. We break down the science behind why stopping these rewards might be beneficial. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
CREATE a Positive Classroom Environment with Simple Rules: #227
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
In this episode, I address how to create a positive classroom environment with simple rules. We break down why rules matter, how to create them, and how to make them stick. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.