#110: Is a 40-hour work week achievable for teachers? Today's guest Angela Watson says YES!

The Unteachables Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed by endless lesson planning and grading?
Struggling to maintain work-life balance?
Unsure how AI can help lighten your workload?
In this episode, I chat with the incredible Angela Watson, veteran educator, instructional coach, and creator of the Truth for Teachers podcast. Angela has spent years helping teachers streamline their workload and reclaim their time.
We discuss her 40-Hour Teacher Workweek program, the power of AI for productivity, and practical strategies to work smarter, not harder.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

👉 The truth about achieving a realistic 40-hour workweek as a teacher
👉 How AI can help teachers reduce admin work without replacing them
👉 What we need to consider when it comes to students using AI
👉 Shifting from ‘just in case’ to ‘just in time’ learning to avoid burnout

Teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. Angela’s insights remind us that working smarter is possible by focusing on intentionality, systems, and self-compassion.
How to work with Angela:

🔗 All of Angela's goodies: https://courses.truthforteachers.com/?ref=97eb5e
🔗 Join the 40-Hour Teacher Workweek: https://courses.truthforteachers.com/courses/40-hour-full-year-2024?ref=97eb5e
🔗 The 40 Hour AI Membership: https://courses.truthforteachers.com/bundles/40-hour-AI?ref=97eb5e

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Chapters

1. #110: Is a 40-hour work week achievable for teachers? Today's guest Angela Watson says YES! (00:00:00)

2. Teaching Tips (00:00:01)

3. Collaboration, Technology, and Teacher Standards (00:10:00)

4. Navigating AI in Education (00:14:24)

5. Embracing AI in Education (00:22:53)

6. Effective Teaching Strategies for Time Management (00:28:02)

7. The Teaching Experiment (00:32:55)

8. Support for Teachers (00:37:20)