I love that Betsy and all of her guests are not only curious learners (like me!) but they really look at problems with a critical eye and try to solve them. I really appreciate the content of this show.

Betsy has ideas that truly are unlike anything I have seen in 25 years of teaching. Her ideas help me be the teacher I have always wanted to be!

I love this show! I get lots of great ideas here for my 7th grade ELA class. Happy Birthday, Betsy!

Happy Birthday, Betsy! I absolutely love all of the teaching ideas you so generously share on your podcast/blog. The guests you invite to interview also share some very inspiring ideas. I wish I had more time to implement more of them. I’ve shared a link to The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast with all of my ELA friends. Thank you for all of the time and effort you put into helping us teach our students to become better readers and writers.

Happy birthday! Thank you for your newsletter via email and your fabulous advice via this podcast!

I’m not a consistent listener to any podcast (too many audiobooks to discover!). However, this is my go to place when I need inspiration. Last week I used the First Chapter Friday episode with Matt de la Peña reading, and the students listened and sketched. It was an easy and enjoyable activity to implement. Plus, I now have another book on my classroom library wish list.

Betsy shares the resources to ease the challenges for planning and supporting our kids in becoming stronger learners. The podcasts are thoughtful and supportive.

Spark Creativity gives me so many great ideas to engage students! In my role as a high school Instructional Coach, I’ve used her podcast/strategies with so many teachers across ALL content areas!!! Thank you for all the amazing resources!!

I’ve been listening to Betsy for about a year and I’m amazed every week by the simple, brilliant advice she gives. Everything she creates and recommends is easy to follow- I listen on my way to school in the morning and can usually implement what I’ve heard that day because it’s so straightforward and adaptable to whatever I’m doing. If your looking for ideas when you’re just too tired to come up with something this is where you want to be.

The most relevant, applicable podcast for secondary ELA teachers (and it’s definitely applicable to other subjects, too)! Always my first go-to for inspiration and resources 😃

While I am preparing to become a teacher, I continue to download and listen to Betsy's podcasts and downloads. As a result of listening to the podcasts, I have shared the ideas with other classroom teachers who are intrigued by the variety of activities that can be implemented in a classroom to engage students. As a result of my teaching a lesson incorporating Betsy’s ideas to a class of students, they asked me to return! (A little bit of Think-Pair-Share was sprinkled in with the Hexagonal Thinking). As a result of listening to her podcasts, I have been able to incorporate so many of her ideas and suggestions. Thanks for helping this soon-to-be teacher, Betsy!

What an amazing podcast! Practical , thoughtful and creative ideas for teaching— I walk away inspired every time!

Teaching resources, social media, emails, podcasts…Betsy does it all and she does it well. I’ll be forever thankful for the wisdom she shares; it has changed the way I teach.

Spark Creativity ignites the imagination like no other! It has transformed my approach to teaching. Betsy is a goldmine of tips, tricks, and anecdotes that breathe life into my classes.

I’ve only just started digging for gold in this podcast. Betsy is so cool, creative, and generous with her templates and ideas! I am creative in my lessons but my materials have never looked this fancy. Also, I’m switching up how I assess students each time I see a new way to do it. My students particularly loved the one-pager templates with the awesome directions. Thank you, Betsy! I look forward to all of your podcasts and blog posts.

Betsy shares great classroom ideas even for non-language teachers. I use the hexagonal thinking activity in my Science classes fir review.

The One-Pager is one of my favorite tools that came from Betsy’s podcast. They are easy to use, adaptable for any subject, and I love grading them because they always contain a little piece of the student creator.

Betsy has great ideas that can be put right into practice. After every episode, I always think to myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” I have used several of her ideas and resources in my classroom and they’re always a hit!

Betsy is such an inspiration when I’m feeling burnt out and run down. I love the interviews she does with special guests. They always inspire a new idea to try in my classroom that gets me excited and keeps me motivated. Thank you Betsy!!

Whether you are taking a walk, driving to or from work, or just relaxing enjoying a rainy Sunday afternoon, this podcast is PD on the go! Betsy’s podcast tackles so many fabulous topics and constantly helps you to learn and grow as an educator. As a busy working parent, while I want to sign up for more pd, I simply don’t have time. And that is where this podcast comes in! Each episode is short, yet packed with amazing ideas that keep your teaching practice fresh and fun. It’s actually some of the best professional development I’ve had in my 30 year career. Betsy feels like a colleague and a friend! Don’t miss this podcast!

I’ve been out of the game for almost 10 years because of raising my littles. I’ll be starting back teaching at a local high school next year, and I have been intimidated about going back into the classroom after all this time. This podcast has been a lifesaver, reminding me with each episode why I LOVE teaching, and helping to give me the confidence I need yo start again. The arsenal of ideas included are fantastic!

I first discovered Betsy’s podcast after she was a guest speaker on a different podcast. Her engaging strategies and actionable ideas convinced me to try them in my classroom right away. Her one-pager, hexagonal thinking , Genius Hour, and many other topics discussed in her podcast have been my favorite units. Her blog is extremely insightful, as well. Every teacher should listen to this podcast.

I’m not an ELA teacher (I teach SS) but I have gotten so many amazing ideas from Betsy’s podcast including Hexagonal Thinking, One Pagers, and having students create their own Podcasts. Thanks for all the awesome content and ideas!

Betsy is a master at engaging and creative teaching! Listening to this podcast will make you a better teacher. Betsy is relatable, genuine, asks brilliant questions of her guests, and I love all the topics she covers. I highly recommend this podcast to any teacher looking for ideas to ignite passion and engagement in your classroom.

I started listening to Betsy’s podcast on my way to and from work! I’m inspired EVERY time! It pumps me up and gives me the boost to keep on keeping on! Our students deserve the best of us teachers! But teaching is HARD and we need help to keep it up! Thank you, Betsy, for doing this work!

Betsy’s podcast and website provided sanity-saving ideas for a co-teacher and me during Covid and hybrid school, and the podcast has continued to inspire and energize me in my work in the classroom and as an instructional coach working with teachers. Hugely recommend !

I love how applicable the ideas are for so many different aspects of the classroom! I love so many episodes but one of my recent favorite episodes is the one about different strategies for classroom management. I’ve been in the classroom for over 10 years but always keeping my eyes and ears open for things that have worked for others. Thanks for your insight and sharing it!

Betsy shares a plethora of brillant ideas for the classroom. She provides educators with tips and resources that can transfer to other content areas, as well. I have already gotten inspiration for my French classroom in recent years, and even plan to implement another idea next week! Bravo! Et merci beaucoup!

I always enjoy Betsy’s podcasts because she draws from such a wide range of resources to bring ideas that are immediately applicable to the classroom. Listening is like a conversation with a teacher friend with great ideas.

Any time I’m feeling uninspired or overwhelmed, Betsy Potash and her creative ideas are there to pick me up! Spark Creativity does just that - and I am grateful her voice is out there.

Betsy’s genuine enthusiasm, sharp intellect, and engaging humor guarantee actionable ideas. She demonstrates unparalleled generosity freely sharing her amazing resources. Betsy’s tireless talent inspires!

Betsy, her podcast, her Facebook group, everything she offers is created with such heart and thoughtfulness. I found her long before the pandemic, but her creativity inspired so many ideas for my classroom and kept me motivated during those tough couple years. She is generous with her resources and constantly offering new ideas.

Betsy’s thoughtful, creative, and totally achievable approach to teaching secondary English is so refreshing. Every episode has little gems that even this veteran teacher finds inspiring!

Betsy’s ideas are engaging and creative for many classrooms! She is one of the first sources I seek out when I’m stuck in a unit and need to add something to get my students going. Worth a listen for all teachers!

Betsy has helped me create a new vision for my students and classroom and being creativity back to my lessons! I’ve been following and listening to her for years and used many of her ideas. The kids love the creative approach and I love watching them create.

I’m not a fan of podcasts, but I stumbled across Betsy’s podcast through her blog, and I have no idea how I found her blog, but I’m so glad I did. I listen to a few of her podcasts each week looking for strategies that I can share with teachers in my building. Our favorite strategy so far??? HEXAGONAL THINKING! We’re scaffolding it down to diamond thinking for some of our lower level learners and scaffolding up for some of our other students. Teachers and students are having a blast with it!

I have been a teacher for 25 years, and a continuous learner. Although I have always created all of my own material because I stay away from canned lesson plans, I often use Betsy‘s ideas and suggestions in my own planning. I’ve also used some of her lesson plans and have joined the lighthouse. They are easily adaptable and fit with all of the current educational trends. I finally realized I don’t have to reinvent the wheel and spend two hours on graphics when I can use some of Betsy‘s templates that lend them selves to great teaching. Podcast is totally worth a listen they are short, succinct, and leave you motivated to try new things immediately.

I have been listening for years. There’s something so much more authentic about Betsy’s entire offering basket for teachers (and living). Instead of feeling like I am constantly getting a sales pitch from a social media influencer I get real info, excellent ideas, and really current information. But rest assured she is also a wonderful edu-influencer and presence. She also has great guests on the podcast.

Betsy’s like Yoda Listen to her ‘cast you should So strong is her force

Seriously, a podcast that is likable, full of actionable ideas, and sympathetic to all teachers. Also, the Facebook group is 👌🏽 Betsy has a great voice and even better ideas to share!

I’m a social studies teacher who’s learned so much from this newsletter and podcast. She has great ideas and they’re simple to implement. Thank you!

I have been an ELA teacher for over 15 years. I still find Betsy’s ideas and resources to be helpful boosts to what I teach. For newer teachers, this is the way to build your teaching toolbox. All of Betsy’s ideas are evidence-based and fun! Thank you for your work and openness in sharing, Betsy! Your blog, resources, and Podcast are so relevant and make me feel seen. Thanks for keeping the fun in education!

Betsy has such a creative approach to thinking through how to get kids engaged in really rigorous and interesting content and activities. As a former English teacher, I connect with Betsy’s passion for exciting ELA lessons, and as a principal now, I love how I can help teachers apply her ideas for engagement into various subject areas. This podcast is a “go-to” when you need to spark joy and creativity in any classroom!

Betsy has packed each episode with numerous creative ideas for teaching! I have used so many of them in my classroom, and my students always love them. Thank you for everything!

I will be listening again and again to mine this 150th episode for the gems it holds for my students and this teacher. Betsy led Penny Kittle through a series of master teacher lessons in less than an hour. So inspiring! Betsy, thank you for bringing so many rich thoughts and practices to us in every episode.

I’ve gained so much insight into engaging and meaningful ways to facilitate learning and encourage critical analysis in my course. Betsy has designed and shared many learning activities that encourage students to connect with the text and with one another. I’ve already used Hexagonal Thinking and One Pagers-going to incorporate her annotation strategies next! Thank you for this incredibly useful resource!

I love Betsy’s ideas. They are realistic, high-quality, and help push my students in their higher order thinking skills. Check out hexagonal thinking!

Betsy is a genuine and caring teacher who shares strategies to increase student engagement and achievement. If you want to sprinkle some magic in your classroom, or if you need an innovative spark to renew your love for teaching, this podcast deserves a listen.

I use hexagonal thinking, one pagers, and Betsy’s other amazing ideas as an instructional coach all the time. Love this podcast!

Betsy is absolutely brilliant. Her passion for teaching and making learning magic is so inspiring. Thanks for SO many amazing ways to make learning an adventure and delight!