{"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":"296. What Calm Classrooms Actually Have in Common (Spoiler: it’s not decor!)","slug":"296-what-calm-classrooms-actually-have-in-common-spoiler-it-s-not-decor","published_at":"2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/296-what-calm-classrooms-actually-have-in-common-spoiler-it-s-not-decor","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/c287e283-4503-4f09-bad6-9132168066c7.mp3","summary":"What do calm classrooms actually look like? Contrary to what many people think, calm classrooms aren’t always silent or perfectly still. Instead, they are spaces where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast , Emily is joined by Stellar Teacher team member Tami to explore what calm classrooms truly have in common. Drawing on her years of experience teaching elementary students in both Department of Defense schools and public schools, Tami shares practical insights into how teachers can create a classroom environment that feels peaceful, organized, and productive. Together, Emily and Tami discuss the foundational elements that help build calm classrooms, including confident leadership, intentional classroom environments, predictable routines, and strong connections with students. They also share simple strategies teachers can use to reduce chaos and create more consistency throughout the school day. Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @ thestellarteachercompany Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel !","meta_description":"What do calm classrooms actually look like? Contrary to what many people think, calm classrooms aren’t always silent or perfectly still. Instead, they are…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1059,"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/296-what-calm-classrooms-actually-have-in-common-spoiler-it-s-not-decor/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-3455242/296-what-calm-classrooms-actually-have-in-common-spoiler-it-s-not-decor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}