Catholic Teachers' Lounge

Welcome to the Catholic Teachers’ Lounge – the only podcast by Catholic school teachers, for Catholic school teachers! Hosted by Jill Annable and Colleen McCoy-Cejka, each episode of Catholic Teachers’ Lounge features ideas for your classroom that we gather from all over the country. It’s a great way to exchange ideas and affirm your efforts! New episodes drop three days a week during the school year!

Most recent episodes

Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts can be fun learning tools for students, staff and even parents. It integrates movement, purpose, and a sense of adventure to share...

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Vertical Chats

Mid-year conversations open up all sorts of new ideas and tips — especially talking to teachers who taught your students last year and teachers...

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Buddy System

Middle school students buddy up with younger grades all the time for prayer and camaraderie, but teachers are experimenting with literature connections as well...

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Device Dilemma

Our greatest resource is also our biggest crutch. The final result of extended screen time is yet to be determined, but everyone recognizes the...

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Refresh and Renew

At this stage of the year, everyone can use a refresh. This is a perfect time of year to redecorate classroom walls, declutter desks...

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Delegation Dilemma

Every school is challenged with too much to do and not enough time to do it so delegation and shared knowledge is challenge we...

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