This week I sit down with Natalie Ringold, founder of Always Upper Elementary, to talk about effective teaching strategies and work-life balance. Natalie shares her viral experience teaching kindness, discusses the impact of social-emotional learning (SEL), and explains how structured schedules help her manage time efficiently in a busy classroom. We also touch on the challenges of integrating technology, the importance of setting boundaries, and balancing personal life while being a dedicated educator. If you're looking for practical teaching tips and an honest conversation about the realities of teaching, this episode is for you! Takeaways: Effective time management and structured schedules are key to maintaining a work-life balance for teachers. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is essential for teaching students life skills like empathy and resilience. Setting boundaries, such as leaving work at work, can help prevent teacher burnout. Digital tools can enhance learning but require careful monitoring to avoid distractions and misuse. Teachers must collaborate with students to resolve conflicts, encouraging respect even when students have personal disagreements. — Want to Learn more about Natalie Ringold? Instagram: @always.upper.elementary — Don’t be shy come say hi: [email protected] and podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea Listen Anywhere You Podcast: Apple, Spotify, PodChaser, etc. — A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices