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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

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Classroom Disruptions: #216
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode I address the top 5 ways to prevent classroom disruptions. If you're a first-year or early-career teacher this is a must listen to podcast.
New teachers! Want to build strong teacher-student relationships? Learn more about our Strong Bonds Teaching Program.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
How to Build a Positive Classroom Culture from Day One: #215
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In this episode, I address building a positive classroom culture from day One. Trust me new teachers, if you nail this, you’ll save yourself countless headaches later on.
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Why Are They Banning Books in Public Schools: #214
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
In this episode, I address banning books in public schools. We dive into why banning books is such a hot topic and what it means for our classrooms and our students.
New teachers [and veteran teachers as well] would you like to build strong teacher-student relationships, so that you'll be able to foster rapport with your students? Visit here for more details: Strong Bonds Teaching.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
How to Encourage a Growth Mindset in your students: #213
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this episode I discuss 7 tips for encouraging a growth mindset in your students. Developing a growth mindset in students is about more than just academics—it’s about preparing them for life. When students learn to see challenges as opportunities to grow, they become more adaptable, resilient, and persistent.
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