Feeling overwhelmed by planning periods and juggling multiple preps? I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share the simple “Introduce, Practice, Produce” framework that pulled me out of survival mode—even when teaching five different classes at once.

If you’re a middle or high school teacher constantly searching for time-saving tips, lesson planning strategies, or ways to simplify your day-to-day, tune in to discover how streamlining your approach can reduce overwhelm and help you reclaim your planning time.

No more endless nights or reinventing the wheel—let’s make planning feel manageable again!

Tired of juggling lesson plans, grading, and multiple preps?

There’s a better way—and it’s inside the Multiple Prep Teacher Academy.

Whether you’re teaching 3 subjects or 9, MPTA helps you build simple, repeatable systems so you can plan faster, teach with confidence, and actually log off before dinner.

What you’ll get:

• A step-by-step system to simplify your prep
• Plug-and-play templates and planning routines

Get all the details (and current bonuses) at: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/multiple-prep-teacher-academy-ps/

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Kick off your school year with confidence! In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true strategies for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps on how to build a strong classroom culture from day one—without feeling like you have to be a performer.

Whether you’re a high school or middle school teacher, you’ll get practical tips on setting up your classroom space, greeting students, teaching essential routines, and making everyone feel welcome and safe.

Plus, I’ll reveal engaging, low-pressure activities to help you get to know your students while giving them a glimpse of what your class is all about (yes, even if you hate reading syllabi on day one).

If classroom management, first day of school ideas, or establishing routines are on your mind, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Tired of juggling lesson plans, grading, and multiple preps?

There’s a better way—and it’s inside the Multiple Prep Teacher Academy.

Whether you’re teaching 3 subjects or 9, MPTA helps you build simple, repeatable systems so you can plan faster, teach with confidence, and actually log off before dinner.

What you’ll get:

• A step-by-step system to simplify your prep
• Plug-and-play templates and planning routines

Get all the details (and current bonuses) at: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/multiple-prep-teacher-academy-ps/

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Ever feel like you're planning a subject you’ve never taught before and wondering if you’ll survive juggling all those preps as a secondary teacher?

You’re not alone! In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share real talk and practical strategies for mastering new curriculum, reusing lesson structures, and letting go of perfection when teaching multiple subjects—even if you didn’t major in them.

Whether you’re piecing together resources or feeling overwhelmed about how to start, I’ll show you step-by-step how to work backwards from what students need to do, adapt frameworks you already use, and become a confident facilitator (not an encyclopedia).

Tune in for actionable tips and a boost of encouragement—I promise, you’ve got this!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/