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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Jan 19, 2026
Teaching While Human
In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to teach while being human instead of pretending I can leave my life at the door. I talk…
Jan 16, 2026
The Teacher I’m Still Becoming
In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to keep becoming as a teacher instead of trying to arrive at some final, polished version of myself.…
Jan 15, 2026
Permission to Be Yourself in the Classroom
I talk about how most teachers do not stop being themselves all at once, but slowly edit who they are in order to survive, comply, or avoid standing…
Jan 14, 2026
Why I Refuse to Teach on Autopilot
Teaching on autopilot can feel efficient, especially during busy or overwhelming seasons, but over time it creates distance between teachers and students. In this episode, I reflect on…
Jan 13, 2026
Teaching with Heart in a Compliance World
Teaching often exists in a constant tension between what systems demand and what students actually need. This episode reflects on the challenge of balancing compliance with connection and…
Jan 12, 2026
What It Means to Be a Funky Teacher
This episode reflects on what it truly means to be a funky teacher beyond personality, performance, or style. Being funky is about how we show up on heavy…