This podcast teaches educators to properly examine established norms and to become more positive and optimistic towards teaching in the classroom. Transformative change seeps through this podcast. I’m grateful and made better by listening, pondering, and implementing norm questioning changes that help our kids.

I watched the most recent episode about using AI to have a 40 hour work week. In the beginning she went over the results of an online survey about teacher opinions concerning AI. The opinions or survey did not address any strategies for reducing work load. After that, very little information was given. It was mostly just a sales pitch for her other products about AI.

Angela’s podcast is one of the highlights of my week. I love the way she challenges educators to challenge the norms of the modern American classroom. While I don’t always agree with her, she always makes me think. She is a gift to the profession.

A coworker recommended this podcast to me. It has provided so many surprising insights that I have not considered even after 25 years of teaching. I especially loved episode 271 about examining what tasks to focus on and considering relaxing standards to do B+ work. As an overachiever, this. Halle he’s me to examine what the priorities are.

Angela is the champion of work smarter not harder. So many great ideas.

I enjoy listening to these on my way to work. Every summer I repeatedly listen to my 40 hour tww materials as motivation to get ahead. I’m so excited that my plans are in playbook for the first semester, and I am listening to Awakenings now. I am bipolar, but I never bothered with therapy, just meds. I am loving your encouraging words as I face the end of my summer. They give me hope that my year quality begins and ends with me.

I’ve been devouring this podcast for the past few months and am so excited to start the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek this summer! I love what Angela has to share about mindset shifts to help teachers thrive alongside their students. I connect so deeply with her message and appreciate being able to get a daily dose of inspiration with her podcast. Thanks, Angela!

I literally love every episode. Even the ones I assume will be irrelevant are helpful, and literally everything is actionable. Angela, this is a winning podcast. 5 stars.

How long ago was Angela in the classroom?? Why would you give advice to teachers to when you couldn’t even handle being in the classroom before? She has no idea what it’s actually like now. It’s time for Angela to find something new.

As a teacher, Angela’s podcast voice and encouragement for educators is more relaxing than a guided meditation, plus I end each episode more mindful of my practice and in a better headspace.

I highly recommend TfT to all educators. I have conducted book studies using her books. Her voice is strong, calming and strives to truly support teachers AND students.

Not much more to add except that I always return to this podcast when I need to reinvigorate my passion for teaching.

I love Angela and this podcast! Lifesaver for a first year teacher here!! If you haven’t send the email to get a personalized playlist I highly recommend doing that!! Thanks to you Angela!

Regardless of where you are on your teaching journey - Angela is a must-listen voice along the way. Whether you’re looking for actionable advice to break through a current plateau, or just need a reminder that you can do this *and* it’ll be worth it on the other side - she’ll help you get there. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

I am retiring this year from public school but am continuing to work with teachers by facilitating workshops and serving as a PD specialist for a large ed tech company. I still find Angela’s podcasts so relevant and helpful for anyone in the education field and plan to continue listening and following! Such trending and needed topics! Thanks, Angela! I discovered you years ago and am grateful for your work!

I’ve been a major fan of Angela Watson for at least 9 years now. When I was in my 12th year of teaching, I became an alumni of the 40 hour teacher work week. I return to Angela’s systems and resources time and time again, but I listen for her blend of pragmatic solutions and candor (I LOVE when she speaks from the heart, the authenticity resonates!). We’ve listened to her podcasts for Dept staff PD, and I use the the “it won’t be easy, it’ll be worth it” mantra with my AP Spanish students. Her and her team’s podcast helped me maintain my sanity through distance teaching, and while our school transitioned to a block schedule. The content always evolves and reflects what her community asks for more of, and offers new ideas and voices in education worth listening to. Angela and her contributors acknowledge the challenges of public education, offer strategies, and eschew toxic positivity, with areas of inclusion of all teachers in all contexts. This podcast and its balance of support for teacher-guilt or burnout, mindfulness/mindset tools with optimism and advocacy is a must. Thank you for all you make available!!

I’ve been a high school teacher for over 10 years but I am still gathering simple tips to help me live a more balanced life. I also love that these are shorter and get right to the point. A must listen for teachers who don’t want to get burnt out!

Angela Watson is what every teacher needs right now! She is thoughtful, insightful, realistic, and just plain kind. Listen to this podcast for everything from lesson plans and technology hacks to mindset changes you will not be sorry!

Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers is a must-listen for educators of all grade levels. As an educator for 30 years, the podcast makes me feel seen, heard, and validated. Angela also offers tried and true tips for working smarter not harder.

As a teacher at a great school in a struggling district, in one of the lowest performing states in the country, I often worry about my access to the most current research and ideas in education. This podcast keeps me grounded in my belief that a teacher is the most important person in the room. A stressed kindergartner teacher is not as emotionally available to their classroom full of little learners. This podcast gives me the tools I need to stay grounded, take care of myself as a teacher, and therefore be the best teacher I can be every day. Thank you for normalizing the idea that teacher mental health is so important not just for teachers, but mostly for our students’ emotional well being and academic success.

Angela does an awesome job of presenting information, acknowledging teacher burn out and obstacles, and giving tangible things that you can apply in your classroom!

Awesome! It is a great podcast for teachers struggling to do it all. I’m starting my 15th year of teaching and still growing as an educator. Whenever colleagues approach me about mindset, classroom management concerns, instructional techniques…I share this podcast (and Angela’s books and website). Highly recommend!!

I love that this podcast is never focused on complaining about our profession. Angela Watson offers insights for educators in a gentle manner. Her guests are all so well-informed and have relevant advice to share as well. My only complaint is that I only get one episode a week! My first year of teaching, I listened to an episode almost every morning on my way into school. I’m so thankful for this podcast; it’s episodes have had a tremendous positive impact on my life, my peace of mind, and my teaching practices. Thank you Angela!

This changed the way I look at my job as a teacher! Very helpful. Thank you!

This podcast is great! I love the advice that Angela gives and found that the overwhelming majority of it has been helpful to me in my work. I also find her voice soothing, for what that’s worth. I’m subscribed and I look forward to hearing her work again soon!

I found this podcast last school year when I was looking for encouragement. It has impacted me in such a positive way that I have signed up for the 40 hour program this summer. Angela has excellent advice and I love how she is supporting teachers with real problems and solutions. I can literally relate to so many of the episodes. Angela, thank you so much for pouring your heart into this work! YOU are making a difference, and I truly appreciate your efforts!

The last few years have been so hard in education but when I am especially frustrated I can always count on this podcast to bring me right back to center. As a 40 hour member I have gained so much all while cleaning my house, exercising or working in my classroom. Thank you for being that REAL voice for what is going on and having a vision to aspire to!

Truth for Teachers informs me about what’s going on in classrooms beyond my region. So important!

I always find my perspective broadened by Angela’s insights , questions and challenges. Although I am retired from public education and homeschool now , through this podcast I am connected to the strengths, needs and hopes of the wider educational community. Thank you !

I love Angela’s transparency and encouragement. She always seems to talk about what I need to hear as a teacher. Recommend for all teachers!

Seriously so worth the listen! Every episode leaves me feeling seen (Angela is honest about the never-ending challenges of education), but also encouraged (there’s so many practical suggestions!). I consistently find myself recommending Angela’s work to other educators.

I recently discovered this podcast and am so grateful. I am in my fourth year of teaching and find myself continuously doubting whether my progressive philosophies towards student learning are valid, but this podcast helps me recognize what’s truly important and validate my thoughts. I learn something new every episode! Thank you!

This has been something I listen to everywhere I drive. I’m a PreK first year teacher at a majority Hispanic community, I am experiencing a new first year experience, teaching first year through COVID. I’m teaching students that have never been in a classroom before, do not know what a line is, are being taught the basics, and this podcast lifts me up and brings joy. Thank you.

I depend on this podcast to feel rejuvenated when I need positivity, inspiration and strategies. I can’t tell enough teachers about how meaningful this podcast is to me! Thank you for the work that you do, Angela and crew!!

Working to learn more about supporting English Learners in the classroom, I followed a link and discovered this podcast. I listened to Episode 241 from October 31, 2021. It was fabulous. Angela is caring and compassionate, knowledgeable and articulate. Her guest, Houa Yang-Xiong, shared many amazing insights into the minds and hearts of English Learners. The episode was both insightful and engaging. I will be listening to more! Thank you for your service to educators, Angela and Houa! 💙

I am a Community College Composition Professor, and this podcast has helped me so much! Although higher Ed has very different work week structures than K-12, the workload for college English is tremendous. This podcast has helped with finding work/life balance and rethinking my priorities to make room for my own interests and self-care. Thank you!

Amazing podcast

I am a 5th year teacher and have worked in public, charter and independent schools in California. Teaching is such a particular profession and it’s hard for non-teachers to understand the ebbs and flows of what we go through on a daily basis. Not only does Angela deeply understand the profession but she is so reflective, responsive and supportive to educators everywhere. She always seems to say exactly what I need to hear, when I need to hear it. This is the best investment you could make with your time on a Sunday. It always gives me ideas and sets my mind straight for the week. Thank you for all you do, Angela. If you’re not sure about it, give it a listen, I don’t think you’ll regret it.

I listen every week. Thank you for helping me to keep positive and keep moving forward.

Can’t recommend enough! Great resource. Also, her 40 hour workweek club vastly improved my quality of life!

Angela changed my life years ago with the 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Club! My kids even recognized her voice. Now I look forward to her weekly podcasts of inspiration to help me reframe my workweek! Thank you!!!

I still get so much out of listening to this podcast, even in my last year of teaching. I wouldn’t miss it!

As a middle school ESOL teacher, I’m often wary of general education/teaching strategies. But, Angela Watson is Amazing. Her strategies work. They are applicable to my classroom. She is honest in how hard teaching is and practical because she does come up with ways to streamline the work.

Thank you for this podcast.

Angela Watson’s podcast and “40-Hour Teacher Work Week” program have been invaluable to me as an educator. She has changed my life!

I am a big fan of Angela. She was in the trenches for years as an elementary school teacher and brings that perspective into every episode. Angela shares her passion and enthusiasm for teachers. I love her advice and take a ways. She truly cares about the whole the teacher... body, mind, and spirit. This podcast is always uplifting and inspiring! Thank you, Angela!

Love your episode on media literacy

For so long I’ve felt as a teacher that no one truest gets it. In staff meetings we are always told to Focus on the positive and never share the vulnerabilities of the truth about teachings. This past year in particular was incredibly hard for me and my mental health. I reached out and asked if they could address what we all were going through but no one would talk about. It left me feeling so isolated and in the trenches of my depression. Then I found this podcast and the first episode I listened to was about the truth of pandemic teaching. I finally felt heard and that someone was speaking the truth about how hard it is to be a teacher especially in these times. I wish I could rate this podcast 10 stars. Thank you Angela for speaking the truth with a beautiful genuine voice and give me and hopefully other teachers like me hope in the coming school year. With a renewed sense of hope, Sarah

So much truth and great Information in every episode! There are practical tips and ideas you can start implementing in your classroom right away. I’m so happy I found this treasure!

Your podcast has been helping me process teaching issues for a while now, but WOW. They just get better. Today’s was powerful. Thank you!!