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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Aug 11, 2025
Open House Tips for Teachers: How to Connect with Students and Parents
In this episode, I talk about how open house can shape the tone for the entire school year. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I share how welcoming…
Aug 7, 2025
New School, New Teammates, New Trust: Building Staff Relationships from Day One
On this episode, I reflect on what it means to enter a new school after more than twenty years in my previous district. I share the emotions that…
Aug 6, 2025
Open House Tips for Teachers: How to Connect with Students & Parents from Day One
In this episode, I share what it feels like to prepare for open house as I get ready to welcome a brand new group of fifth graders into…
Aug 5, 2025
Building Community: Belonging and Connection in the Classroom
On this episode, I share how gratitude, new beginnings, and community connection shaped my first official day in Winnebago Public Schools. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I…
Jul 18, 2025
The Importance of Teacher Involvement at State Level
I recorded this episode from Lincoln, Nebraska, where I spent the week writing state assessment items for the Nebraska writing assessment. This work reminded me how important it…
Jul 10, 2025
Reflections from the National Teacher Leadership Conference: A Day with Mr. Funky Teacher (National Teacher Leadership Conference Day 3)
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, reflect on Day 3 of the National Teacher Leadership Conference 2025: Ignite the Magic in Orlando, Florida. I share…
Jul 9, 2025
Embracing The Funk: The Transformative Power of a Creative Teacher (National Teacher Leadership Conference Day 2)
On this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, share my reflections from Day 2 of the National Teacher Leadership Conference in Orlando. I talk about waking up…
Jul 8, 2025
Unveiling Mr. Funky Teacher: A Journey Towards Educational Excellence (Traveling To The National Teacher Leadership Conference)
In this very first episode, I talk about kicking off the Be a Funky Teacher podcast while traveling south to the National Teacher Leadership Conference. As Mr. Funky…
Jul 4, 2025
Be a Funky Teacher Trailer – Inspire, Lead, and Keep It Real in the Classroom
In this trailer, I introduce Be a Funky Teacher and the heart behind why I created it. I share who I am as Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve,…