Be A Funky Teacher Podcast
Real conversations for educators who care deeply about the work.
Classroom stories, practical ideas, teacher well-being, leadership, student voice, and honest reflection from Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve.
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May 23, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Spread Tolerance — The Group Project
In this episode of Saturday Stories: Leadership Kit, I introduce a story called The Group Project, which focuses on helping students understand the importance of spreading tolerance. Through…
May 16, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Recognize That Different Is Okay — Not the Same
In this episode, I focus on the importance of helping students understand that different is not wrong. Through this Leadership Kit story, I explore how students bring different…
May 9, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Get It Done — No Excuses Left
In this episode, I focus on the idea that responsibility is not just about intentions or words. It’s about action. Students often wait for the “right time” to…
May 2, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Be Responsible for Choices — That One Was Mine
In this episode, I focus on the idea of taking responsibility for your choices and what that really looks like in a classroom setting. It’s not just about…
Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Do What You Say — You Said You Would
In this episode, I focus on the importance of responsibility through the idea of doing what you say you will do. This goes beyond completing tasks—it’s about trust,…
Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Give Your Best Effort — It Still Counts
In this episode, I introduce a Saturday Story from the Leadership Kit focused on the value of effort and the skill of giving your best, even when it’s…
Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Keep Trying — One More Rep
In this Saturday Story, I share a Leadership Kit story focused on effort and what it means to keep trying. This week builds on the idea that effort…
Apr 4, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Work Hard — After the Bell
This Saturday Stories episode introduces a Leadership Kit story centered on the value of effort and the skill of working hard. Through a simple classroom moment, students see…
Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Think About Options and Consequences — Before You Send It
In this episode, I continue the Saturday Stories Leadership Kit with a focus on decision making—specifically thinking about options and consequences before acting. Through a short story, students…
Mar 21, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Deal with Mistakes — The Redo
In this Saturday Stories episode, I focus on the leadership skill of dealing with mistakes. While decision-making is important, what matters just as much is how students respond…
Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Make Decisions — Waiting Isn’t Leading
In this Saturday Stories episode, I introduce a new focus within the Leadership Kit—decision making. While previous lessons focused on attitude and influence, this episode shifts toward action.…
Mar 7, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Spread Joy and Happiness — It Started at One Table
In this Saturday Stories episode from the Leadership Kit, I share a classroom story called It Started at One Table. The story illustrates how positive energy and encouragement…