If the thought of another stack of grading or endless staff meetings has you ready to skip straight to summer, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite end-of-year tips for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps—because yes, you can close out the year with your sanity (and energy) intact.

We’ll chat about setting boundaries, batching and automating tasks to save serious time, and letting go of non-essentials without guilt. Whether you teach middle or high school, I’ve got actionable strategies to help you wrap up grading, finalize lesson plans, and prioritize what matters most, so burnout doesn’t follow you into June.

Let’s finish strong together!

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Are you a middle or high school teacher juggling multiple preps and feeling overwhelmed as the school year winds down?

You’re definitely not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing how to end the year strong—without burnout or perfectionism.

I’ll walk you through intentional strategies to help you close the loop with every class, prioritize what really matters, and even use AI to simplify your end-of-year checklist. Whether you’re struggling to keep up with grading, looking for ways to connect with students one last time, or just want permission to let go of the little things, this is your guide to finishing the school year with clarity (not chaos!).

Tune in and get the actionable steps every multi-prep teacher needs right now!

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Hey secondary teachers juggling multiple preps!

I know the end of the school year can feel totally overwhelming with endless to-do lists and unfinished projects.

In this episode, I’m digging into how to decide what’s actually worth finishing—and what you can confidently let go of—so you can wrap up your year with less stress and more clarity.

I’ll share my three-question filter for sorting end-of-year tasks, practical batching and delegation tips, plus some simple ways to let AI lighten your email and communication load.

If you’re searching for strategies to simplify grading, close out classes, or just survive those last weeks without burning out, this episode is for you. Let’s finish strong without feeling like we have to finish everything!

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Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Are you ready to set yourself up for success next school year without the August rush?

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, we're diving into how you can actually enter the next school year feeling calm, organized, and even excited.

No more piles of sticky notes or all-day planning sessions! I'll be sharing simple, realistic steps to help you capture what worked and what didn't this year, sketch out a flexible big-picture map for your classes, and use AI to give your planning a head start.

If you're juggling multiple preps and want to start your school year off on the right foot, tune in to set yourself up for a smoother start. Let's make sure future you is high-fiving present you!

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Hey there, multi-prep teachers!

Feeling buried under the weight of end-of-year grading, reports, and lesson plans You're in the right spot!

In this episode, I dive into how AI can be your new best friend by simplifying those overwhelming tasks that are exhausting both your time and energy.

Discover how to effortlessly create review materials, wrap-up reflections, and manage all those parent communications.

With some quick and practical AI prompts, you can tackle this hectic time and finish the school year strong— without feeling burnt out. Let's make these last weeks of school feel totally manageable together!

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Ever been hit with the challenge of teaching a brand new class with zero resources at your disposal?

You're not alone in that sinking feeling.

In this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, we're diving into the art of preparing for a new prep without drowning in overwhelm. With my step-by-step approach, you'll learn to break down your course, prioritize what truly matters, and even harness the power of AI to craft your unit outlines in mere minutes.

Whether you're juggling multiple preps or stepping into a fresh teaching role, join me as we explore strategies, systems, and time-saving tips designed just for teachers like us. Let's lighten next year's load together!

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Feeling burnt out from juggling lesson plans, assignments, and new preps this year?

Tune into this episode where I dive into turning this year's chaos into next year's success.

I'll help you reflect on what worked well and what needs tweaking, introduce you to the "keep, tweak, toss" method for simplifying your planning, and even share a handy AI prompt to streamline your wins.

Let's kick stress to the curb and start building a game plan that'll make teaching a breeze next year.

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

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Simplify Your Preps Collective

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Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! As the school year winds down, are you feeling the stress of juggling multiple preps?

I've been there too.

But what if I told you we could end the year strong and prep for an easier next one?

In this episode, we'll dive into some strategies for capturing what’s working, letting go of what isn’t, and starting a next year notes doc that’ll truly ease that August scramble.

We're all about making those future plans simple and reducing that end-of-year overwhelm. Whether you teach middle or high school, this is the episode for you, so let's thrive together!

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective