Teacher RockStar Podcast

In this episode, Steve sits down with motivation & cognitive expert Dr. Goodin to discuss strategies and best practices for enhancing student motivation in the classroom. His work explores the intersection of cognition, emotion, stress, and performance—helping both high performers and at-risk learners reach their full potential. He’s also known for his contributions to do...

In this episode, Steve sits down with literacy expert Leah Ruesink to discuss what every K-3 teacher needs to know about teaching reading in today’s classroom. Whether you are a first-year teacher or an early career elementary educator, this conversation will help you better understand effective reading instruction, classroom organization, literacy routines, phonics, comprehe...

What they didn’t teach you in college about teaching can make or break your first year in the classroom. In this episode, veteran educator Steve Hiles shares the real-world classroom management strategies, teacher survival tips, student behavior solutions, and daily teaching realities that most teacher preparation programs never cover. Download my free

The Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts can make or break your entire school year. In this episode, veteran teacher Steve Hiles shares the most common mistakes new teachers make before the first day of school — and how to avoid them.  If you’re a first-year teacher or returning teacher feeling overwhelmed, this video will help you start smarter, calme...