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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.
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.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Are you spending hours lesson planning but still falling behind? In this episode, I show you how to stop overplanning and use a flexible pacing system that actually works in real classrooms. If you’re a K-12 teacher feeling overwhelmed, this is for you. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Why Students Don't Respect Teachers Anymore: #283
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
If teaching feels harder than it used to… you’re not imagining it. Student behavior has changed. Parent support has changed. And the old classroom management strategies just aren’t working like they used to. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on—and what actually works in today’s classroom. New teacher? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? download my free book, The Ultimate handbook for New Teachers today.

Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
First Year Teacher Burnout (Avoid These 5 Mistakes): #282
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
If you're dealing with first year teacher burnout, these are the exact mistakes you need to avoid before it drains your energy and passion. In this episode, you’ll discover the 5 biggest traps new teachers fall into and how to stay in control from day one. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this will help you reset and thrive. Download my free Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.

Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
First-Year Teacher Tips: Stop Student Misbehavior: #281
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
First Year Teacher Tips: Stop Student Misbehavior—because if it feels like your classroom is one step away from chaos, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not stuck there. In this video, I walk you through simple, real-world strategies you can start using immediately to prevent misbehavior before it even begins—no yelling, no power struggles, no burnout. For Teaching tips and strategies, Download my free The Ultimate Handbook for New Teachers.
