Teachers Impact Podcast
The Teacher’s Impact Podcast is where classroom strategy meets soul. Hosted by certified educator Shanimarie Ogilvie, this podcast elevates teacher voices, explores innovative classroom ideas, and shares real-world expertise to support and inspire elementary educators. Whether you're looking for classroom management tips, differentiated instruction, reflective teaching practices, or mental health support, this show is your go-to resource for navigating the joys and challenges of teaching. Named one of Feedspot’s Top 100 Classroom Podcasts in 2023, this trusted show helps teachers enhance student learning, improve their craft, and prioritize their well-being—one honest episode at a time.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the week? Join me for this Reflect & Reset Friday episode, where we take a few intentional minutes to pause, process, and power up for the week ahead. Whether you're dealing with student behavior, lesson fatigue, or just trying to stay grounded, this quick reflection will help you reset your mind
In this episode you'll find:Real-life behavior turnaround in a first-grade classroomEarly challenges, “aha” moment, and key strategiesCollaboration with parents and support teamBehavior plans, sensory tools, and chunked assignmentsPositive changes in behavior and classroom flow 👉 Get Your Copy: Level Up! The Elementar
#92-Level Up! The Elementary Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management is Here
In this episode, you'll learn:Why most classroom management advice doesn’t work long-term.The story behind creating the Level Up systemA sneak peek into what’s inside the ebookHow this guide helps you shift from reactive to proactiveWho it’s for and how to get the most from it 💡 Get your copy here: Level Up! The Eleme
In this episode, you’ll learn:The unspoken emotional toll of teachingWhy “self-care” advice often falls shortReal-life tips to protect your mental space during the school yearA mindset shift that can help you set healthy boundaries How to build daily systems that support your sanity, not drain it 💡 Mentioned in this e
Keeping students engaged isn’t about being the most entertaining person in the room—it’s about knowing how to layer your engagement strategies so they work with your classroom management, not against it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three key layers of engagement that help kids stay focused, reduce disruption
Tired of classroom management plans that just don’t work? In this episode, we uncover why most classroom management plans fail. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I’m all about helping teachers feel more confident and less stressed in the classroom. I took my best strategies, the ones I use