The Flip Side by Get Your Teach On
Episode Highlights
Welcome to the ultimate hub for The Flip Side podcast
by Get Your Teach On!
Here you’ll find in-depth episode recaps, key takeaways, and practical strategies you can bring straight into your classroom or leadership role. Each recap highlights real conversations from inspiring educators and education supporters, classroom tips that actually work, and personal stories that flip traditional teaching on its head.
Whether you’re an elementary teacher, school leader, or passionate about education innovation, our blog makes it easy to catch up on every episode, revisit your favorite moments, and discover fresh ideas for teaching and leading with impact.
Stay connected, stay inspired, and join the movement to reimagine education—one episode at a time.
Why Teachers Should Volunteer at Get Your Teach On: Magic Squad Stories and Lessons
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King talks with Ranyah Hindi, Bianca Pecina, and Barrett Duncan about volunteering for GYTO. Discover the real impact, challenges, and rewards of joining the Magic Squad.
Feeling Invisible as a Teacher? How to Reclaim Your Purpose, Impact, and Joy
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King shares how teachers can overcome feeling invisible, avoid burnout, and reconnect with their purpose through simple, powerful mindset shifts and strategies.
5 Classroom Management Myths Teachers Must Stop Believing with Andre Deshotel
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King and Andre Deshotel break down the biggest classroom management myths and share practical strategies to build strong routines, improve behavior, and create a positive learning environment.
Classroom De-Escalation Strategies That Work: How Teachers Can Stay Calm and Regain Control
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King explores powerful classroom de-escalation strategies. Learn how to stay calm, avoid power struggles, and create a safe, supportive environment for students.
What Makes a Great Teacher? Hall of Fame Teaching Lessons from Veteran Educators
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King highlights what makes a Hall of Fame teacher. Discover how to build strong relationships, stay consistent, avoid burnout, and sustain passion in teaching.
Tier 1 Instruction Mistakes Teachers Make: Breaking the Biggest Classroom Myths with Andre Deshotel
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King and Andre Deshotel unpack the biggest Tier 1 instruction myths holding teachers back. Learn how to improve student outcomes with reflection, consistency, and high-impact strategies that actually work.
The TikTok Effect on Teachers: Social Media, Burnout, and Protecting Your Joy in Education
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King explores how social media impacts teachers. Learn how to avoid burnout, set boundaries, and use platforms like TikTok to build community while protecting your joy and professionalism.
Why Your Intervention Room Is Full: Tier One Instruction
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King talks with LaNesha Tabb and Naomi O’Brien about why intervention rooms are overflowing and how strong Tier One instruction can improve student outcomes and reduce the need for Tier Two support.
Why Best Practices Aren’t Used in Classrooms
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King talks with Andre Deshotel and Naomi O’Brien about why proven teaching best practices are not used consistently in classrooms and how educators can implement them with clarity, consistency, and confidence.
Behind the Magic: What the GYTO Magic Squad Can Teach Us About Leadership and Community
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King sits down with GYTO Magic Squad Co-Chairs Katey, Kiki, and Kara to share powerful lessons on volunteer leadership, community building, event organization, and creating meaningful educator experiences.
The Truth About Teacher Engagement: Why Connection Beats Complexity
On The Flip Side podcast, Hope King and Wade King sit down with Steve Spangler to unpack the truth about teacher engagement. Discover why authentic connection, not complexity or costly activities, creates meaningful classroom experiences and prevents burnout.
O-Town Backstage at Get Your Teach On: What Every Teacher Needs to Hear
In this episode of The Flip Side, Hope King interviews O-Town backstage at Get Your Teach On. Discover inspiring lessons for teachers on student connection, classroom engagement, resilience, and the lasting impact educators make every day.
The Pressure to Be Perfect: Lessons from *NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick for Teachers Everywhere
Feeling the pressure to be a perfect teacher? In this episode of The Flip Side Podcast, Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC shares powerful lessons on burnout, persistence, and letting go of perfection—offering encouragement and practical strategies to help teachers thrive, not just survive.
Rethinking Classroom Behavior: Why Instructional Excellence is the Ultimate Behavior Management Tool
Discover why classroom behavior challenges are often instructional challenges. In this episode of The Flip Side Podcast, recorded live at the Get Your Teach On Conference, Hope King and educator Andre Deshotel share research-backed strategies that improve engagement, reduce disruptions, and help teachers design classrooms where students thrive
Teacher Side Hustle Success: How Get Your Teach On’s Amy Lemons Built an Education Business Beyond the Classroom
Thinking about starting a teacher side hustle? Learn how former classroom teacher Amy Lemons built a thriving education business through passion, consistency, community, and smart tools—featured on Get Your Teach On’s The Flip Side Podcast with Hope King.
Unlocking Student Motivation: Actionable Classroom Strategies from Ross Braun
Discover proven strategies to improve student motivation from Ross Braun on The Flip Side Podcast. Learn how relationships, behavior-based insights, recognition, and empathy drive engagement and long-term success in every classroom.
Purposeful Teaching Strategies: Data, Social Studies & Sustainable Instruction with Get Your Teach On’s LaNesha Tabb
Discover powerful, real-world teaching strategies from LaNesha Tabb on Get Your Teach On’s The Flip Side Podcast. Learn how to use real-time data, teach authentic social studies, overcome perfectionism, and lead with purpose in today’s classroom.
Research-Based Literacy, Creative Teaching & Teacher Sustainability with Get Your Teach On’s Naomi O’Brien
Discover powerful early literacy strategies, culturally relevant teaching practices, classroom management systems, and burnout-prevention tips from literacy expert Naomi O’Brien on Get Your Teach On's The Flip Side Podcast.
Small Group Instruction That Works: Teacher Strategies & Mindset with Get Your Teach On’s Amelia Capotosta
Learn how to make small group instruction more effective and manageable with expert tips from Amelia Capotosta on Get Your Teach On’s The Flip Side Podcast with Hope & Wade King. Discover strategies for differentiation, admin expectations, and sustaining teacher joy.
Parenting, Education, and the Power of Presence: Insights from Mario and Courtney Lopez on the Flip Side Podcast
Welcome to back stage at GYTO Fest 2025, where Hope & Wade sat down with Mario and Courtney Lopez for a vibrant, laughter-filled, and deeply insightful conversation about education, parenting, and the art of balancing busy lives. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about supporting children’s growth in today’s ever-evolving world.