# 244. Sanity-Saving Systems, Self Checks, and Starting a TA Program With Katie Dupuie Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161/244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161/244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie.md Podcast: [Secondary Science Simplified™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161) Published: 2026-07-20T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode244 Audio file: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2146901/episodes/19487975-244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/secondary-science-simplified-4520161/episodes/244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie Duration seconds: 3723 ## Resource Teaching gets a whole lot easier when your classroom runs on systems instead of constant reminders! In this conversation, Katie Dupuie shares the practical routines that help her manage large classes, build student independence, and stay adaptable through every challenge teaching throws her way. From self-check assignments and streamlined grading to creative chemistry instruction and launching a teacher assistant program, Katie offers simple, actionable ideas that can help you save time, redu... ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/secondary-science-simplified-4520161/episodes/244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161/244-sanity-saving-systems-self-checks-and-starting-a-ta-program-with-katie-dupuie.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.