Be A Funky Teacher Podcast
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26 episodes
Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Stories — Leadership Kit: Get Rid of Distractions — Jayden Puts It Down
In this Saturday Stories episode, I continue building shared leadership language through story. This week’s focus is listening to others, and the skill students are practicing is getting…
Leadership & School Culture Saturday Stories
Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Stop Interrupting — Aaliyah Notices
In this episode, I introduce a new Saturday series called Saturday Stories, a collection of short leadership stories designed for use with students. These stories are part of…
Leadership & School Culture Saturday Stories