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The Present Teacher - Helena Hains

Welcome to The Present Teacher.

This channel is for teachers who are done shrinking themselves to survive a broken system.

I’m Helena Hains, author of That New Teacher Next Door, and I help teachers question the status quo and build classrooms—and careers—that are sustainable, calm, and aligned.

Each week, this channel covers four core pillars:
• Teacher Interviews — choosing aligned schools, spotting red flags, and interviewing without shrinking yourself
• Classroom Setup — designing classrooms that support behavior, learning, and your nervous system
• Classroom Management — structure and leadership without burnout or control tactics
• Time Management — systems that help you leave on time without guilt

This channel is for the teacher who knows that working harder isn’t the answer—and never was.

Because the teacher next door doesn’t make herself small to make others comfortable.
She knows who she is.
She knows the impact she makes.
And she has the courage to go after it.

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8:15

#188: You're Not Underqualified, You're Underselling Yourself

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You're Not Underqualified, You're Underselling Yourself

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#187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)

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You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)

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#186: If You're Saying This is Interviews You're Blending In

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If You're Saying This is Interviews You're Blending In

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#185: Desperation is Costing You Job Offers (Here's What to Do Instead)

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Desperation is Costing You Job Offers (Here's What to Do Instead)

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#184: The REAL Reason You're Not Getting Hired (No One Talks About This)

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The REAL Reason You're Not Getting Hired (No One Talks About This)

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#183: You Don't Need More Applications: You Need More Alignment

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You Don't Need More Applications: You Need More Alignment

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#182: Why 'Just Get Your Foot In The Door' Is Terrible Advice for New Teachers

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Why 'Just Get Your Foot In The Door' Is Terrible Advice for New Teachers

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12:48

#181: Stop Applying to 30 Teacher Jobs: You're Doing it Wrong

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Stop Applying to 30 Teacher Jobs: You're Doing it Wrong

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11:21

#176: Why You Are Being Judged For Setting Boundaries As a Teacher

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Why You Are Being Judged For Setting Boundaries As a Teacher

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#175: You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time

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You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time

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#174: The Biggest Lie Teachers Are Taught About Hard Work

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The Biggest Lie Teachers Are Taught About Hard Work

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Your first year of teaching doesn’t have to be a struggle

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#173: Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem)

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Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem)

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Saying no to working extra hours doesn’t make you a bad teacher

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Rest doesn’t make you a lazy teacher

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#172: What “That Teacher Next Door” Actually Does Differently

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What “That Teacher Next Door” Actually Does Differently

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The secret to how that teacher next door handles stress

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#171: Teacher Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Myth — It’s a Mindset

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Teacher Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Myth — It’s a Mindset

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Working less doesn’t make you a bad teacher

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#169: The 3 Systems Every Teacher Needs to Leave on Time This Year

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The 3 Systems Every Teacher Needs to Leave on Time This Year

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17:53

#168: 3 Things to Stop Doing If You're Feeling Burnt Out Before Break

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3 Things to Stop Doing If You're Feeling Burnt Out Before Break

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How to get your students to finally finish independent work

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#167: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Winter Break as a Teacher

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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Winter Break as a Teacher

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#166: How to Prep for January Now — So You Actually Rest Over Break

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How to Prep for January Now — So You Actually Rest Over Break

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What No One Tells You About Teacher Burnout (And How I Got Out of It)

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#165: What No One Tells You About Teacher Burnout (And How I Got Out of It)

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#164: The Secret to Seamless Center Transitions (Without Saying a Word)

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The Secret to Seamless Center Transitions (Without Saying a Word)

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#163: How to Get Students to Run Centers Without You

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How to Get Students to Run Centers Without You

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#162: How to Set Up Centers So They Practically Run Themselves

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How to Set Up Centers So They Practically Run Themselves

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#161: When You’re Questioning If You’re a “Good Enough” Teacher

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When You’re Questioning If You’re a “Good Enough” Teacher

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#160: How to Handle Halloween Energy Without Losing Your Mind

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How to Handle Halloween Energy Without Losing Your Mind

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How to Create a Calm Classroom in 3 Steps

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What to Do If You Accidently Became the "Too Nice" Teacher

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What your classroom management style says about you

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#159: What to Do If You Accidentally Became ‘Friends’ With Your Students Instead of the Teacher

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#158: The Honeymoon Phase is Over—Now What?

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The Honeymoon Phase is Over—Now What?

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