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Partnering Up: The Learning Conference Playbook

October 20, 2026 · 30 min

Whether you call them learning conferences, or parent-teacher interviews, one thing's for sure, they can absolutely feel like the Indy 500 of the school year. In this episode of Teachers Next Door, Michelle and Nicole break down what…
Coffee, Kids and Gratitude

October 13, 2026 · 46 min

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Nicole are leaning into gratitude. They chat about the personal morning practices that keep them grounded, the classroom rituals that help students find the good, and the small, everyday moments of…
Find Your People: The Power of Teacher Besties and Teams

October 6, 2026 · 35 min

Teaching is rewarding and it's also exhausting, overwhelming, and sometimes just plain ridiculous all at the same time. There are some things you can handle on your own, while other things require a text or a hallway conversation that…
September is a lie.

September 29, 2026 · 31 min

Remember in July when you thought, "This year, I'm going to have it all together"? Welcome to September — where lesson plans are scribbled on sticky notes, to-do lists multiply by the hour, and teachers are running on pure caffeine and…
Teachers Next Door Welcome Teachers Tea

September 22, 2026 · 44 min

What happens when two teacher besties decide to share a classroom and a business? We're sitting down with Kaila and Kristi, the duo behind Teachers Tea, to talk about the magic of team teaching, how they strive to keep the joy in this…

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Emotional Backpacks: What We Carry Into the Classroom

September 15, 2026 · 26 min

Every educator carries an emotional backpack into the classroom, filled with the stories, struggles, and life events we may not always see in each other. In this episode, Nicole opens up about navigating her family member's recent cancer…
Picture Books Are Pure Magic

September 8, 2026 · 36 min

What if the most powerful thing in your classroom only has a few pages? In this episode, Michelle and Nicole share some of their favorite picture books for the classroom, the ones they return to year after year for building community…
First Year Feelings and Fresh Starts: A Back to School Episode

September 1, 2026 · 37 min

No matter where you are at with back to school set up, or how many days you have had curious learners in your care, this back to school episode is for you. Nicole is heading back into the classroom. She is teaching grade three for the…
Part 2: Boundaries, Wellness and Building Community with Laurie McIntosh

August 25, 2026 · 31 min

In the second half of our conversation with teacher, author, and advocate Laurie McIntosh, we dig into the topics educators need to hear most. Laurie shares about her work with the Outside Pin Consulting collective, her upcoming role…
Part 1: We Were Never Meant To Do This Work Alone with Laurie McIntosh

August 18, 2026 · 34 min

She's our most requested guest, and we were thrilled when she accepted our invite to join us on the Teachers Next Door podcast. We are incredibly honoured to welcome Laurie McIntosh, aka Mrs. Mac's Kinders, to the show! Laurie is a…
Back-to-School Must-Haves: Classroom Supplies We Swear By

August 11, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, Nicole and Michelle each share their personal, tried-and-true lists of classroom essentials heading into a new school year. From Flair pens to electric pencil sharpeners, magnetic manipulatives to dry-erase pocket sleeves…
From Neighbours to Guests: Teachers Next Door Stop By After The Bell

August 4, 2026 · 53 min

This week, Michelle and Nicole join The Stunt Brothers, Martin and Roy, as guests on the After the Bell podcast for a lively podcast crossover conversation about teaching, podcasting, and the incredible friendships that exist behind both…

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About the show

What happens when two veteran teachers, former administrators, and sports moms finally hit "record"? You get the unpolished truth about life in the classroom. Because let’s be honest: no one survives the school day alone. I’m Michelle, and I’m Nicole. Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective on pedagogy, a safe place to vent, or just a friendly voice to remind you that you’re doing a great job in the trenches, you’ve found your people. Welcome to the Neighborhood. The door is always open. Join our online community: Instagram @teachersnextdoorpodcast www.teachersnextdoorpodcast.com.