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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8 episodes
Mar 27, 2026
A Letter to a Funky Teacher
In this episode, I step away from strategies and frameworks to share something more personal—a letter to teachers. After weeks of reflection, this moment is about speaking directly…
Mar 26, 2026
What Becoming Funky Actually Means
In this episode, I take a step back to unpack what the phrase “funky teacher” actually means. After weeks of exploring identity, relationships, and purpose, this idea has…
Mar 17, 2026
Staying Funky When Things Get Hard
In this episode, I focus on what it truly means to stay a “funky teacher” when teaching gets difficult. It is easy to show up with energy and…
Mar 16, 2026
Becoming a Funky Teacher Is a Journey
In this episode, I explore what it really means to become a “funky teacher.” It is not about being flashy or having a certain personality. Instead, it is…
Feb 18, 2026
Compliance Is Not Engagement
In this episode, I unpack something that many educators feel but don’t always say out loud: a quiet classroom is not automatically an engaged classroom. Students who are…
Feb 5, 2026
Holding High Expectations with Grace
High expectations and grace are often treated like opposites, but they are meant to work together. In this episode, I unpack the tension teachers feel between holding the…
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 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…