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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 Nov 12, 2025
End Student Chaos Fast—Fix It in 5 Days: #259
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Facing a disruptive student? In this episode, I share 6 proven strategies (connection, subtle cues, behavior games, contracts, and positive peer reporting) that first-year teachers can use to defuse tension and regain control. Backed by research, these tactics aim to reduce interruptions and boost instructional time.
First-year teachers, are you stressed and overwhelmed with classroom management? Let’s fix this! Book a Free 60-Minute Coaching Call.

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
What Your Teaching Outfit Says Before You Speak: #258
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
What if your outfit is sabotaging your classroom before you even say a word? In this episode, we’re diving into what your teaching outfit says before you speak. We discuss teacher dress code mistakes that first-year teachers make—and how the right clothing choices can actually boost your authority, classroom management, and confidence.
First-year teachers, are you stressed and overwhelmed with classroom management? Let’s fix this! Book a Free 60-Minute Coaching Call.

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
What Your Teaching Outfit Says Before You Speak: #257
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
What if your outfit is sabotaging your classroom before you even say a word? In this episode, we’re diving into what your teaching outfit says before you speak. We discuss teacher dress code mistakes that first-year teachers make—and how the right clothing choices can actually boost your authority, classroom management, and confidence. What's your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop your comments below!
First-year teachers, are you stressed and overwhelmed with classroom management? Let’s fix this! Book a Free 60-Minute Coaching Call.

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
5 Things I Stopped Doing as a Teacher: #256
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
In this Teacher RockStar Podcast episode, I share 5 things that I quit during my first-year teaching that saved time, reduced stress, and improved classroom management. Practical stories, stats, and tips for first-year teachers who want to thrive, not just survive. First-year teachers, are you stressed and overwhelmed with classroom management? Let’s fix this! Book a Free 60-Minute Coaching Call.
