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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37 episodes
Nov 4, 2025
Invisible Work: The Hidden Load Teachers Carry (Teacher Burnout & Compassion Fatigue)
In this episode, I talk openly about the invisible work teachers carry every single day. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I name the emotional, mental, and relational…
Oct 13, 2025
The Power Of Pausing: Why Rest And Reflection Make You A Better Teacher
In this episode, I explore the power of pausing and why rest and reflection make teachers stronger, more patient, and more effective. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve,…
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 5, 2025
Teaching On Tough Days: How To Show Up When You’re Not Feeling A Hundred Percent
In this episode, I talk honestly about teaching on tough days and what it looks like to show up when you’re not feeling a hundred percent, sharing this…
Sep 2, 2025
Teacher Boundaries: How To Care Without Burning Out
In this episode, I focus on teacher boundaries and how to care without burning out, and I share why this matters so much to me as Mr. Funky…
Aug 13, 2025
Historical Trauma and Teaching: Reflections from Sarah Snake
In this episode, I, Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, reflect on what I am learning about historical trauma and the Winnebago Tribe through the stories and wisdom of…