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Welcome, fellow colleagues, I'm Chantell — your new best friend and your biggest cheerleader
My mission is simple: to inspire, motivate, and empower you.
This podcast is dedicated to you because: I get you.
I know what it feels like to face the unknowns of a classroom. It’s scary! But fear not — I’m right here by your side to listen, guide, encourage, and yes… laugh with you through all of it.
It is YOUR TURN to receive professional development tailored to YOUR needs:
🔖Proven classroom management strategies
🔖Effective, research based instructional strategies
🔖Manage classroom technology
🔖Build confidence
🔖Repeated calls to work
🔖Enjoyment of students and teaching
If you are tired of being left out ... feeling lost and unheard ... lack of respect ... and wanting to grow your skills - you are in the right place!
I’m here for you. I believe in you. I believe in your ability to make a difference.
So, keep your coffee strong, your teacher voice ready, and your confidence unshakable.
Episodes
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
It is the end of May. 🌸🪻
That magical time of the school year that seemed so far away but suddenly is here in the blink of an eye. ✨🪄
You have been working hard this year to build your career, gain and enhance your teaching skills, and make a real impact in classrooms. 🏫👨🏼🏫
And you may be left with wondering what is going to happen next year. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏻🤷🏽♀️
In today’s episode I want to help you finish strong, make some smart plans for summer, and position yourself for success for next school year. 💯
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Today, I'm diving into the final instructional block, Module 4: Instructional Technology.
When I was designing and writing the ProSubs Skillful Teaching course, this module was the most challenging. 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏼♀️
I personally really enjoy technology in the classroom and in my personal life, so the topic of instructional technology is not intimidating to me at all. 😁🖥️
However, I completely understand there are others who do not like it, don’t understand it, or are easily frustrated when it does not work like it should. 😡😩😖
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
The focus of today’s episode is Module 3 Instructional Strategies. 🧑🏼🏫
This is the module that students consistently describe as hands‑on, fun, eye‑opening, and occasionally… a little rushed because they were having too much fun. 😱😲😁
All of those comments make perfect sense because this is the module where teaching stops being theoretical and starts being real.
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Welcome back to the second episode in the Student Voices of ProSubs Skillful Teaching series. 👏🏼
Today’s episode is all about Module 2: Classroom Management.
This module is often challenging and revealing for students.
They consistently describe it as eye‑opening, perspective‑shifting, and sometimes… a little overwhelming.
And honestly those comments absolutely thrill me. 🤩🥳
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
I have been collecting feedback from the high school students who take the ProSubs Skillful Teaching course as part of their CTE Pathway in Education and Teaching.
I am taking on this challenge to pull the curtain back a little bit to reveal the good, the suggestions, the real, and the surprisingly profound comments I get.
The Student Voices of ProSubs Skillful Teaching Series are episodes completely built from real feedback, real reactions, and real ‘wait, what?’ moments from students who’ve taken the ProSubs Skillful Teaching course and my reactions.
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
If you are like most people, when considering a new job you start thinking about the community - should I stay where I am or relocate? 🏘️
What schedule demands do I want? 📅
Do I have the skills for this position? 👷🏼👩🏼⚕️👨🏼🏭
What is the pay? 💵
Is this a viable career move or will I get laid off in a year? 🫣
Becoming a ProSubs one of the most flexible, impactful, and surprisingly competitive career paths available right now.
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Have you ever seen a teacher come out of school carrying a massive backpack, a rolling suitcase, or four canvas totes?
Ever wonder what in the world is in there? 👜🧳🎒
In today’s episode I am going to talk about the importance of having your ProSub Backpack because no matter what assignment you accept there will be things that are essential to have, some that are handy, and some you should always carry with you just in case. 🥤✏️🗒️
It will be your survival kit for substitute teaching. It might sound a little corny in the beginning but believe me, it will be a lifesaver for you. I am going to give you lots of suggestions to help throughout your day, include the things that make sense to you and leave the others out.
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
I have an exciting change up in this episode, I cannot wait for you to hear this. 🥳
I interviewed my good friend who is an exceptional educator, principal, and human being - Mrs. Laura Frederick. Laura has 30 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and principal that she brings to this conversation. 👩🏼🏫🏫
Her perspective on what the most important characteristics and skills are to be a successful professional substitute teacher is not to be missed. 💯
✨🛣️🌟Not sure where to start? Take the ProSub Journey quiz to discover your next steps to becoming a confident skillful professional substitute teacher.
Connect with Chantell:
- Join the private Facebook group: Professionals of Substitute Teaching
- Get Chantell’s book, I’m a Professional Substitute Teacher: Now What?
- Visit the ProSubs website: www.prosubscourses.com