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Everything But The Lesson Plan

Everything But The Lesson Plan Hosted by Franchesca Thompson Teaching doesn’t begin and end with lesson plans — it lives in our stories, identities, communities, and the moments after the bell. Everything But The Lesson Plan is a podcast for educators who want more than curriculum — more connection, more healing, more justice, and more purpose. Each week, we step beyond the textbook to talk about: Cultivating equity, inclusion, and belonging in all school spaces — staff rooms, community partnerships Brought to you by Thrive 12 : www.thrive12.com

Differences, Not Deficits: Reframing Disability in Today’s Schools

18 mins; April 01, 2026

Celebrating the People Who Hold the School Together

26 mins; March 24, 2026

Beyond the Lesson Plan: Teaching as an Act of Love

16 mins; March 17, 2026

Teaching Through the Storm Choosing Hope

41 mins; March 11, 2026

What Students Are Asking for Without Saying It: Teaching in 2026

28 mins; March 03, 2026

My Favorite Teacher with Alyssa

13 mins; February 26, 2026

My Favorite Teacher with Alyssa Thompson

17 mins; February 25, 2026

Developing a Kinder Inner Dialogue During Stressful Times

5 mins; February 18, 2026

Apply Your Makeup: Preparing Women Educators for Executive Leadership

17 mins; February 11, 2026

Not Every Path Is a 4-Year Degree: How Teachers Can Guide Students to Real Careers

18 mins; February 04, 2026

The 3AM Teacher Wake-Up: Sleep Apnea, Stress, and Burnout

38 mins; January 29, 2026

Beyond the Dropout: How Belief, Support, and Equity Change Lives with Dr. Lester

37 mins; December 30, 2025

Feedback, Grammar & The Future of Writing Instruction

36 mins; December 23, 2025

The Power of Pause with Daryll Wharton

28 mins; December 19, 2025

Future Proof: AI, Learning & the Global Workforce

22 mins; December 09, 2025

Overcoming Doubt: The Silent Battle We Can Win

25 mins; December 03, 2025

The Educator’s Voice with Dr. Wilburn

38 mins; November 25, 2025

Who Says I Can’t Read? How Early Action Matters by Grade 4

23 mins; November 19, 2025

Success Beyond the Scores with Allandra Russell

16 mins; November 11, 2025

The Silent Crisis: Teacher Burnout in Today’s Schools with Tangela Leggett

32 mins; November 05, 2025

Breathe in the Fresh Air

5 mins; October 29, 2025

The Big 100: Turning the Mic Around

10 mins; October 22, 2025

Teacher Retention & Recruitment with Kenneth L. Johnson, Jr.

33 mins; October 16, 2025

Beyond Borders: Advancing STEM Education Globally with Dr. Kimberly West

25 mins; September 16, 2025

The Educator's Voice with Kayron Spellman

20 mins; September 10, 2025

The Real Work of SEL with Winona Jones-Archie

19 mins; September 03, 2025

No Teacher Left Behind – Supporting At-Risk Readers with Regina Wright

17 mins; August 27, 2025

My Favorite Teacher with Sadiyah Ali Nur

20 mins; August 20, 2025

Retirement is More Than Just Saving: Creating a Vision for the Life You Want to Live with Lisa Matthews

17 mins; August 14, 2025

TeaRx: The Doctor Is Brewing Wellness with Dr. Michelle Clay

32 mins; August 07, 2025

Grace Under Pressure: Making Hard Choices After a Diagnosis with Dr. Pitmon

32 mins; July 31, 2025

Beyond the Classroom: The Power of School Culture with Dr. Brett Wallace

21 mins; July 24, 2025

Overcoming Doubt: The Silent Battle We Can Win

16 mins; July 17, 2025

Summer Reset: A Meditation for Teachers to Recharge and Relax

6 mins; July 09, 2025

TED Talks: Fuel for Learning with Jacqui Chew

31 mins; July 03, 2025

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Action with Dr. Robinson

14 mins; June 05, 2025

How to Use Meta for Education: Tips and Tools

14 mins; May 28, 2025

Skills for Life: Empowering Students With Developmental Disabilities with Mary Justman

18 mins; May 22, 2025

Teacher Evaluations: Because Even Superheroes Need a Review

19 mins; May 15, 2025

My Favorite Teacher: Leslie Baker’s Journey Through Desegregation and the Teacher Who Shaped Her

18 mins; May 08, 2025

Faith in Crisis: Navigating Doubt and Uncertainty with Dr. Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith

21 mins; May 01, 2025

The Day Everything Changed: Inside the Story of 1, 2, 3, All Eyes on Me with Emil Gallardo

14 mins; April 24, 2025

The Educator’s Voice – Classroom Stories with Renate Matthews

24 mins; April 17, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Helping Black Boys Soar in the Classrrom with Mikal Driver

43 mins; April 10, 2025

Shaping the Future: Becoming a Teacher Influencer with Chris Alan Malak

41 mins; April 03, 2025

5-Minute Mindfulness for Stress Relief and Relaxation

4 mins; March 27, 2025

The Happy Teacher Revolution – Empowering Educators with Danna Thomas

32 mins; March 20, 2025

Suffering in Silence - Students Who Don’t Have the Ability to Advocate for Themselves

31 mins; February 17, 2025

Hooded & Heard: Breaking Barriers in Academia with Dr. Malika Grayson

20 mins; February 13, 2025

Stories of Amazing Black Educational Leaders

11 mins; February 06, 2025

Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Tonya Walker-Harris

19 mins; January 31, 2025

My Favorite Teacher with Jamilya Mayo-McAllister

35 mins; January 22, 2025

Photo Ready: How to Shine in Front of the Camera with Jack Manning

21 mins; January 16, 2025

3-Minute Mindful Moment Meditation for Teachers in High-Need Schools

3 mins; January 08, 2025

Finding Your Why: A Guide to Purpose-Driven Work with Mia Masten

29 mins; January 02, 2025

Gut Health 101: Boost Your Energy and Focus Through Food with Johane M. Filemon

36 mins; December 26, 2024

Overcoming Reading Challenges in High-Need Schools with Cassie Owens Moore

37 mins; December 19, 2024

Graduating Against the Odds: Empowering At-Risk Girls with Nisha Glen

15 mins; December 13, 2024

Fostering Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Scott Jaworski

28 mins; December 06, 2024

Mindful Teaching, Happier Living with Dr. Wurzburg

69 hours 10 mins; December 01, 2024

The Future Starts Here: Inspiring Hope Post-Election

12 mins; November 06, 2024

Book The Trip: The Power of Travel for Teachers with ShaRhonda Billups

35 mins; November 01, 2024

Teach Strong: Proactive Health with a Personal Trainer - Connie Power

41 mins; October 25, 2024

Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Sabrina Davis

26 mins; October 18, 2024

A 4-Minute Mindful Moment for Teachers

4 mins; October 09, 2024

Creating a Safe Space for Students During a Heated Political Climate

21 mins; October 04, 2024

My Favorite Teacher: Stories of Inspiration and Impact with Lorin Paigé

14 mins; September 27, 2024

Advancing Equity through Career Technical Education Programs- with Mr. Kennard Weever

33 mins; September 20, 2024

The Weight of Excellence: The Pressure to Be Exceptional for People of Color with Jessica Baker

27 mins; September 13, 2024

AI & Machine Learning in K-12 Education: New Findings and Future Impacts

17 mins; September 05, 2024

The Science of Reading in Schools with Melanie Brethour

25 mins; August 30, 2024

Conquering Self-Doubt in the Classroom

18 mins; August 23, 2024

Reflections and Revelations: A Year of Podcasting

20 mins; July 25, 2024

Summer Recharge for Educators with Kellye Lloyd

17 mins; July 16, 2024

Leading Innovation in Education with Dr. Desiree Alexander

27 mins; July 12, 2024

My Favorite Teacher with Mark Thompson II

14 mins; July 05, 2024

The Anatomy of Your Paycheck

18 mins; June 28, 2024

Words That Shape: The Power of Words in Education

20 mins; June 21, 2024

Joy and Purpose: How Schools Empower Communities and Individuals with Chelsia Mckie

20 mins; June 14, 2024

Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Dr. Robinson

25 mins; June 07, 2024

Play It Forward: The Benefits of Play for Adults

20 mins; May 31, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Trends That Could Reshape Education with Justin Baker

49 mins; May 24, 2024

Re-engaging the Disengaged

22 mins; May 17, 2024

The Impact of Fashion and Style in the Workplace with Tamaria Holmes

30 mins; May 10, 2024

Season 3 Recap

12 mins; April 11, 2024

Easing Evaluation Stress for Teachers with Dr. Burks

27 mins; April 10, 2024

How to Land Your Dream Job in Education

20 mins; April 06, 2024

Empowering Teachers Through Global Classroom Projects

25 mins; March 29, 2024

My Favorite Teacher with Bethany Bogan

19 mins; March 22, 2024

Health and Wellness with Mark Thompson

21 mins; March 15, 2024

What’s Your Number? Retirement Savings!

20 mins; March 08, 2024

Why I Chose Education with Allison Cutter

17 mins; March 01, 2024

Exploring Brown vs. Board of Education

29 mins; February 23, 2024

Self-care In and Out of the Classroom

13 mins; February 16, 2024

Don't Run from ChatGPT, Let's Face This Giant

15 mins; February 09, 2024

Who is your person?!?

14 mins; February 02, 2024

2023 Recap

14 mins; January 04, 2024

Stories of Holiday Cheer in Education

17 mins; December 29, 2023

Education Trailblazers with Melissa Edwards

25 mins; December 22, 2023

AI in Schools- Everything You Need To Know

45 mins; December 15, 2023

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