If you're looking for practical advice, honest encouragement, and actionable strategies to help you feel more confident in the classroom, this self-paced course will help you move beyond simply surviving the school year to intentionally building the classroom you've always envisioned.
Imagine if you could...
✔ Walk into your classroom each day with greater confidence.
✔ Create routines and procedures that actually work.
✔ Build meaningful relationships with students and families.
✔ Spend less time feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning, grading, and paperwork.
✔ Develop sustainable habits that help you thrive—not just survive—as an educator.
Teaching doesn't come with a playbook, but it does get easier when you have guidance from someone who's been there.
Throughout this book study, you'll explore:
Create Your Classroom Vision
Develop a clear vision for your classroom.
Understand your school's culture and how to thrive within it.
Set goals that align with the teacher you want to become.
Build a Strong Foundation
Establish effective procedures and routines.
Strengthen relationships with students and families.
Identify the people who will become your support system.
Master the Daily Work of Teaching
Simplify lesson planning.
Improve your assessment and grading practices.
Organize your classroom and workload more efficiently.
Grow Into Your Best Teacher Self
Prioritize your well-being.
Prevent burnout.
Create a plan for continuous professional growth.
What You’ll Learn
Who is This For?
First-year teachers
Early-career educators
Student teachers and teacher candidates
Teacher interns
Mentors and instructional coaches supporting new teachers
*The book was designed for secondary (grades 6-12) teachers, but the ideas can be applied to all grade levels.
The Other Side of the Desk Book Study is a self-paced, four-week course designed to help educators build a strong foundation for success through practical strategies, reflection, and real-world application. A copy of The Other Side of the Desk is required for this course and can be purchased separately on Amazon.