{"podcast":{"title":"Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers","slug":"stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242","podcast_index_feed_id":3455242,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/stellar-teacher-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.stellarteacher.com/stellar-teacher-podcast-with-sara-marye/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/560fc6dd-87ef-445f-abd8-36fc6eeae3e8/FStofcBdlhnGWQj7E9kdtZx6.jpg","author":"Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher","episode_count":200,"summary":"Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers. Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:17:40.786594+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242"},"episode":{"title":"295. Teaching Is a Long Game: A Reminder for Teachers Feeling the Pressure","slug":"295-teaching-is-a-long-game-a-reminder-for-teachers-feeling-the-pressure","published_at":"2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/295-teaching-is-a-long-game-a-reminder-for-teachers-feeling-the-pressure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242","url":"https://www.stellarteacher.com/stellar-teacher-podcast-with-sara-marye/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d40e69bb-ae90-4db5-8c98-718b39f7fd88.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast , Kori shares an encouraging reminder that many educators need to hear — teaching is a long game . When the pressure of testing season, pacing guides, and student progress starts to feel overwhelming, it can be easy to believe that every lesson needs to produce immediate results. But the reality is that meaningful learning rarely happens overnight. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because progress seems slow, this conversation will remind you that the work you are doing truly matters. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why teaching is a long game and why meaningful learning takes time How invisible progress builds student understanding over time Why exposure to concepts is valuable even when mastery doesn’t happen immediately Encouragement for teachers navigating testing season pressure Teaching may not always show instant results — but the impact you are making in your students’ lives is lasting and meaningful. Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @ thestellarteachercompany Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel !","meta_description":"In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast , Kori shares an encouraging reminder that many educators need to hear — teaching is a long game . When the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":614,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/episodes/295-teaching-is-a-long-game-a-reminder-for-teachers-feeling-the-pressure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/295-teaching-is-a-long-game-a-reminder-for-teachers-feeling-the-pressure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}