Calm Classroom Series Episode 3: Creating Boundaries to Protect Your Peace
Welcome back to the Calm Classroom Series ! I’m Cristina Himelhoch, and in this episode I’m sharing practical tips every new teacher needs to hear about setting boundaries and avoiding burnout. From p...
29 Aug 202517min
Calm Classroom Series Episode 2: Mindful Morning Routine Tips
If mornings feel rushed and stressful, this episode is for you. I’m Cristina Himelhoch, host of the Teaching in Your 20s podcast, and I break down practical tips for creating a mindful morning routine...
22 Aug 202512min
Calm Classroom Series Episode 1: How to Reframe Back to School Anxiety
In this first Calm Classroom Series episode, I unpack why back-to-school can feel so overwhelming—and why you’re not the only one feeling it. From high expectations and admin pressure to comparison an...
15 Aug 202517min
First Year Teacher Must-Haves: What You Really Need
If you're a new teacher wondering what you actually need to buy for your first classroom — this episode is for you. I'm sharing the real must-haves for first year teachers so you can save money, avoid...
8 Aug 202524min
Classroom Setup Made Easy: 5 Steps for New Teachers
Setting up your classroom for the first time can feel completely overwhelming, so in this episode, I break it down into five steps for success to help you feel more confident and prepared. From creati...
1 Aug 202516min
Episode 13: Changing Grade Levels is SO Hard
This week's episode is all about my transition from being a kindergarten teacher to becoming a fourth grade teacher at the beginning of this school year. I talk about the challenges that I faced, thin...
2 Apr 202517min
Episode 12: Life updates, teaching 4th grade, & mental health as a teacher
Today's episode is all about my updates as a teacher from 2024. I switched grade levels, moved, and felt like I started all over again. In this episode I open up about the mental health struggles I ex...
17 Mar 202518min
Episode 11: Figuring out your life while also being a teacher
Being a teacher in your 20s most likely means that you spend lots of time questioning what exactly you are doing with your life and you are not alone. Today's episode talks all about how it feels to n...
17 Des 202319min
