Ever feel like your classroom setup changes more than your lesson plans? Trust me, you’re not alone!

As a fellow secondary teacher with multiple preps, I know the struggle of moving between classrooms (or even schools!) and trying to keep everything organized—without losing your sanity. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to strategies for staying organized, building reliable routines, and creating classroom zones that work wherever you land.

Whether you’re juggling boxes, teaching out of a milk crate, or tired of reinventing your systems every August, I’ve got real talk and actionable tips to help you thrive as a traveling teacher.

Tune in for advice on labeling, supply stations, and routines that bring stability, no matter how often your teaching space changes.

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Feeling buried under piles of ungraded papers and juggling too many lesson plans? I’ve been there!

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing the real turning point that helped me escape multi-prep burnout for good. If you’re a secondary teacher managing multiple preps and desperate for strategies to organize your lesson planning, streamline classroom routines, and actually reduce your overwhelm, this is for you.

I’ll spill the four powerful beliefs that changed everything for me—from simplifying planning across preps to creating systems that actually work (and yes, you get your life back too).

Hit play to find out how you can finally teach with confidence, ditch survival mode, and create sustainable systems that support both your teaching and your sanity!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever feel like your to-do list never ends, no matter how hard you work?

In this episode, I’m diving into the three biggest productivity mistakes I see secondary teachers—especially those juggling multiple preps—make all the time. I’ll share honest stories from my own classroom, break down how to finally get ahead with your curriculum planning, make your planning period actually work for you, and discover which tasks you really don’t have to do yourself (trust me, your students can help!).

If you’re ready to reclaim your evenings, stay on top of all your classes, and still have time for a life outside school, hit play and let’s get some sanity back in your school day!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever wondered how to set up your classroom when you’re teaching multiple subjects and feeling totally overwhelmed by all the moving parts?

In this episode, I share real-life strategies for secondary teachers with multiple preps on how to organize your space, streamline student supply zones, set up effective routines, and ditch the Pinterest-perfect pressure for something that actually works.

I’ll walk you through how to manage zones for each subject, make your classroom adaptable for different activities, and involve your students in resetting the space—saving you time and sanity.

If you’re searching for practical classroom organization tips, setup routines, or ways to reduce prep stress as a middle or high school teacher, you’ll want to hit play now!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever feel like your planning period just vanishes, and you’re left wondering where all your time went without anything to show for it?

In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies to help secondary teachers with multiple preps reduce that overwhelming “where do I even start?” feeling. I’ll walk you through my practical Planning Period Reset—a five-minute system designed to ditch the distractions, make every minute count, and actually finish the tasks that truly impact your students (not just someone else’s to-do list!).

If you’re ready to create calm during planning time and finally stop spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever feel totally overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple preps and endless to-dos?

In this throwback episode, I’m sharing my favorite simple trick for reducing overwhelm—using practical strategies straight from the world of manufacturing (seriously!).

I’ll walk you through how to find your class’s “minimum viable product” (MVP) so you can focus on what matters most, plus my easy-to-follow 4S organizational method to streamline your planning, grading, and routines.

If you’re a secondary teacher looking for mindset shifts, time-saving tips, and ways to actually thrive (not just survive) this school year, you’re in the right place. Hit play for actionable advice to help you calm the chaos and take back your evenings!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever feel like managing multiple preps means constant chaos or nonstop discipline issues?

I get it—as a former high school engineering teacher and middle school assistant principal, I’ve walked that road myself.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real classroom management secret every first-time secondary teacher needs: it’s not about stricter rules, but about simple, repeatable routines that work across every prep.

Whether you’re juggling electives, science credit classes, or a mixed-level group, I’ll break down practical tips for lesson flow, easy bell ringers, and how to set up systems that reduce your overwhelm and actually make teaching enjoyable.

If you’re searching for secondary classroom management, multiple preps, teacher organization, or time-saving strategies, this one’s for you!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Ever had one of those years that made you totally question if you’re even cut out for teaching anymore?

You’re definitely not alone, and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about how multi-prep secondary teachers like us can rebuild confidence after a chaotic, exhausting year.

We’ll zoom out to see if it was really everything—or just one class that tanked your mood, search for small wins to repeat, use some AI tricks to validate your gut instincts, and talk about how true confidence isn’t about mastery, but about capacity and resilience.

If you teach middle or high school with multiple preps and want practical, honest strategies for bouncing back, hit play—let’s thrive, not just survive, together!

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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