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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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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
The Most Hated Classroom Rule And Why It Might Work: #245
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Why do students hate this one classroom rule—and why do I still enforce it anyway? In this episode of the Teacher RockStar Podcast, I break down the most complained-about rule, the psychology behind the resistance, and why sticking to it actually helps build stronger classroom culture. Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran, you’ll walk away with fresh insight, real strategies, and maybe a laugh or two. Spoiler: it’s not about control—it’s about consistency. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
This is Why 99% of New Teachers Don't Get Respect from Students: #244
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Why do most new teachers struggle to gain respect from students? In this episode, I break down why 99% of new teachers don't get respect from students—and how to fix them using smart strategies that actually work. If you’re ready to lead your class with confidence and finally earn the respect you deserve, this episode is for you!
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Why This Classroom Management Hack is Changing the Game: #243
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
In this episode of the Teacher Rockstar podcast, I address why this one classroom management hack is changing the game. This effective classroom management strategy focuses on student ownership and private behavioral tracking. I emphasize the importance of consistency in implementing this strategy and introduce tools like reflection journals to foster student engagement and self-assessment. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter:
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
How to Turn Teaching Failures into Successes: #242
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
In this episode of the Teacher Rockstar podcast, Steve discusses how to turn teaching failures into successes. He emphasizes the importance of reframing failure, engaging in reflective practice, and utilizing a structured post-mortem protocol to learn from setbacks. 📩 Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.
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