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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31 episodes
Sep 15, 2025
What Really Inspires Students. It’s Not The Lesson Plans, It’s You
In this episode, I share why what truly inspires students goes far beyond lesson plans and pacing guides, as Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve. I reflect on how…
Aug 28, 2025
Don’t Give Up On Kids: Raising Expectations In Every Classroom
In this episode, I focus on not giving up on kids and raising expectations in every classroom. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I explain why low expectations…
Aug 25, 2025
Celebrating Small Wins, Building A Positive Classroom Culture
In this episode, I focus on celebrating small wins as a powerful way to build a positive classroom culture. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I reflect on…
Aug 22, 2025
Teacher Tips For Parent Phone Calls: Handling Ongoing Misbehavior Constructively
In this episode, I focus on teacher tips for parent phone calls and how to handle ongoing misbehavior constructively. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I reflect on…
Aug 20, 2025
Classroom Routines For The First Weeks Of School: Teacher Tips For Consistency
In this episode, I focus on the importance of classroom routines during the first weeks of school and why consistency matters so much. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas…
Aug 19, 2025
Classroom Management Tips: Handling Disrespectful And Talking Out Behavior
In this episode, I focus on classroom management tips for handling disrespectful behavior and students who talk out. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I walk through the…
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,…