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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Oct 3, 2025
Mental Self-Care for Teachers: Clarity, Focus, and Protecting Your Mindset
In this episode, I focus on mental self-care for teachers and why clarity, focus, and protecting your mindset matter in a profession filled with constant decision-making. As Mr.…
Oct 2, 2025
Practical Self Care For Teachers: Simplifying Routines And Protecting Your Time
In this episode, I focus on practical self care for teachers and how simplifying routines and protecting your time can make everyday teaching feel lighter. As Mr. Funky…
Oct 1, 2025
Spiritual Self Care For Teachers: Purpose, Reflection And Grounding Practices
In this episode, I focus on spiritual self care for teachers and how purpose, reflection, and grounding practices can help us stay steady. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas…
Sep 30, 2025
Social Self Care For Teachers: Connection, Community, And Healthy Boundaries
In this episode, I focus on social self care for teachers and why connection, community, and healthy boundaries matter so much in a people-centered profession. As Mr. Funky…
Sep 29, 2025
Emotional Self Care For Teachers, Resilience, And Stress Relief In The Classroom
In this episode, I focus on emotional self care for teachers and why resilience and stress relief are essential for sustaining ourselves in the classroom. Teaching is deeply…
Sep 25, 2025
Physical Self Care For Teacher Energy, Rest, And Resetting Your Body
In this episode, I focus on physical self care for teacher energy, rest, and resetting the body, and why taking care of our physical health is foundational to…
Sep 24, 2025
Teacher Self Care Strategies To Recharge And Avoid Burnout
In this episode, I focus on teacher self care strategies to recharge and avoid burnout, because self care looks different for every teacher and there isn’t one right…
Sep 23, 2025
Teacher Leader Do’s And Don’ts Leading Without Losing Your Funk
I share what it means to lead as a teacher leader without losing your personality, joy, and authenticity. In this episode, I break down teacher leader do's and…
Sep 22, 2025
Redefining Teacher Leadership: It’s More Than Being In Charge
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, focus on redefining teacher leadership and why it is so much more than being in charge. I share that…
Sep 19, 2025
Be The Storm Finding Strength When Teaching Gets Tough
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, focus on what it means to be the storm—finding strength when teaching gets tough. I talk about how storms…
Sep 18, 2025
Advocating For Kids Standing Up When Adults Belittle, Humiliate, Or Make Fun Of Students
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, focus on advocating for kids when adults belittle, humiliate, or make fun of students. I talk about why this…
Sep 17, 2025
How To Regain Control Of Your Classroom Without Losing Relationships
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, talk about how to regain control of your classroom without losing relationships. I share what it feels like when…