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308- Why I'm Not for Everyone and Why That's OK

This episode is a little bit different than my normal content. But, for all of my supporters out there, I love you and am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠...

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Feb. 19, 2025

308- Why I'm Not for Everyone and Why That's OK

This episode is a little bit different than my normal content. But, for all of my supporters out there, I love you and am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠…
Feb. 12, 2025

307- Practicing the Art of the Pause

What does it mean to practice the art of the pause? In this episode, I dive into that and explain how you can apply this to your own life. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Plann…
Feb. 5, 2025

306- Why There Are Many Pieces to Curriculum Design

There are many pieces to curriculum design. In this episode, I talk about the ins and outs to planning out a curriculum and why these different pieces matter. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simp…
Jan. 29, 2025

305- How to Get the Most Out of a PLC

How can you get the most out of your PLC? In this episode, I talk about ways that have worked best for me and my PLC. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab your free ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠ Sig…
Jan. 22, 2025

304- Time Blocking and Why it Works

What is time blocking and why does it work? In this episode, I break down the reasons I love time blocking so much and how it's been a game changer for me and my calendar. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab yo…
Jan. 15, 2025

303- Dealing with Negative Co-Workers

We all have dealt with negative co-workers before. It can be so hard showing up to work each day with these people around us. But, there are definitely ways to do your job effectively and efficiently while navigating working…

About the Host

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Jessica Peresta

Jessica Peresta graduated with her Bachelor of Music Education in 2004 and earned the top music educator award. She went on to build a music program from scratch at an elementary school in Tulsa, OK, earning the Teacher of the Year and Teacher of Today awards during her second year of teaching. Jessica has used her expertise to found The Domestic Musician, LLC where she mentors and supports elementary music teachers through her HARMONY membership site, The Elementary Music Teacher podcast, and her blog. Jessica is also the author of "Make A Note: What You Really Need To Know About Teaching Elementary Music”.

On the side, Jessica does curriculum and education contract work for various states and companies, coaches music teachers and edupreneurs, and is receiving her Masters's in Educational Technology from The University of Arkansas.

In her personal life, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, her 3 sons, and her 3 dogs.

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