Be A Funky Teacher Podcast
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Classroom stories, practical ideas, teacher well-being, leadership, student voice, and honest reflection from Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve.
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Nov 19, 2025
Teachers Leave Bad Administration, Period
This episode speaks to a hard truth in education that I have seen play out again and again. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I share why teachers…
Nov 18, 2025
Untapped Why Teachers Need Opportunities To Shine
In this episode, I explore what happens when teachers are never given real opportunities to step into leadership and use their gifts. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve,…
Nov 17, 2025
When Kids Come To School Carrying Heavy Things
In this episode, I share a powerful reminder that students come to school carrying far more than backpacks. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I reflect on the…
Nov 16, 2025
Sunday School for Teachers: Jethro Advises Moses
In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the story of Jethro advising Moses and how that wisdom speaks directly to the lives of educators today.…
Nov 14, 2025
Trust Over Testing: What Finland Can Teach Us About Keeping Teachers
In this episode, I explore why teacher retention looks so different in Finland compared to the United States and what that contrast reveals about trust, autonomy, and respect…
Nov 13, 2025
When Teachers Stop Caring: The Quiet Danger of Apathy
In this episode, I talk about a side of teaching we don’t always name out loud: apathy. While burnout gets attention, apathy is quieter and more dangerous because…
Nov 12, 2025
The Myth Of Doing It All: Why Teachers Need To Let Go Of Perfection
In this episode, I reflect on the myth of doing it all and why perfectionism has quietly become one of the most damaging expectations placed on teachers. As…
Nov 11, 2025
Protect Your Peace: No One’s Coming To Save You
In this episode, I reflect on a message that stopped me in my tracks: no one is coming to save us as teachers. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas…
Nov 10, 2025
Breaking The Assembly Line: Why Schools Must Create Thinkers, Not Workers
In this episode, I reflect on a quote that stopped me in my tracks about schools being designed to produce workers instead of thinkers. As Mr. Funky Teacher,…
Nov 9, 2025
Sunday School for Teachers: Solomon Asks for Wisdom
In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on how faith in Jesus shapes my teaching and leadership. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I share why…
Nov 7, 2025
Intent Matters: Sharing Advocacy Without Losing The Mission
In this episode, I reflect on why intent matters when sharing advocacy. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I unpack how the way we tell our advocacy stories…
Nov 6, 2025
After The Testimony: What I Learned From Speaking Truth At The Capitol
In this episode, I reflect on what I learned after speaking truth at the Nebraska State Capitol. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I record from a quiet…