Despite what goes viral on TikTok, teaching biology doesn't have to be miserable
You can build a classroom you love with students who are learning and growing.
You just need to be equipped with the right support, the right strategies, and the right mindset to build a classroom ecosystem where 'we work in here' is the norm.
And one of the most important steps, is not listening to the people who tell you it's not possible...
My 'delusional' belief that EVERY student wants to learn and that I can love my job led to...
✨ On time assignment submission rates of 80-90% or higher Spring semester (plus 99% of my students turning in the final project in on time even though I was absent for half the time they worked on it)
✨ Students who swore they hated science up until the last day striving for an A in my class while just wanting to pass their 'favorite' subjects
✨ Students running to find me after their biology state test was done because they were so excited to share that they actually tried their hardest and finished a state test for the first time ever
✨ A student coming to tell me my classroom was the first time they ever felt smart
✨ Me loving my job and having enough energy to go to the gym and live my life after work
Hi! I'm Dr. J!
I've been called delusional, soft, unrealistic, and worse. All because I believe the best in students and myself.
But here's more important things said about me by people who have actually experienced by teaching and support:
by biology teachers:
"learned the content even more than I thought I could under your direction"
" enhanced my confidence as an educator"
"magic"
by admin:
"incredible teacher and leader"
"instills the culture of learning and listening"
"All students were actively engaged and participating as demonstrated by the focused questions students asked...no off task behavior was observed."
by students:
someone who 'actually teaches and makes me feel smart'
'someone who believed in them and didn't just see a bad kid'
'the reason I came to school'
'the GOAT 😆'
I got these results by being 'delusional' enough to believe in my students and myself.
By prioritizing both the needs of myself and my students in the classroom.
i.e. not working 60 hour weeks or being guilted into taking on a ton of extra responsibilities
Simply by doing the hard and often frustrating work of crafting a classroom where students lock in and learn.
I created The "Delusional" Biology Classroom to support you in doing it too
BUT LET ME BE SOOOO CLEAR!
I am not claiming this will be easy.
I am not giving you a half-assed list of 'tips and tricks' to make the year go smoother.
This program is built to support you in doing the hard work of creating an ecosystem of accountability, autonomy, joy, curiosity, care, and a willingness to make mistakes and try in your biology classroom.
You will have days where you're wondering if it's working. You will have days where you want to give up.
But what I have seen over and over is that embracing the tough sucky parts for a few months, make the rest of the year smooth sailing.
Consistency is the name of the game. And this program is crafted to support you in having the strategies and the mental fortitude to be consistent and sacrifice a few months of frustration and doubt for a classroom where learning actually happens.
So if you're locked in and ready to do the work, then The 'Delusional' Biology Classroom is for you.
Presale pricing: April 7 - 14 $111; April 15 - 30 $222; May 1 - 31 $333; June 1 or later $444
Inside The Delusional Biology Classroom You'll Receive:
- Mini PDs to guide you in building a classroom ecosystem where students take the lead, learning is happening, and you aren't drained at the end of every day. Modules Include:
- Preparing for Back to School
- Community Building
- Self-Care
- Instructional Strategies to Build Autonomy
- Embedding Skill Building
- CER & Writing
- and more
- 2 live meet and greet sessions so you can connect with other biology teachers
- 3 live question and answer sessions in July, August, & September to provide extended support as you go into the 26-27 school year (and reassurance when those back to school nerves start to hit!)
- Access to a community where members can stay connected, vent, and get more support
- Access to The Lab Resource Library where you get all of my teaching resources for the length of the program
- Discounts on 1:1 support and any other programs I run during the length of this program
This program will open on May 1, 2026 and you will have access to all program materials and recordings through December 31, 2026.
Rockstars members have access included. Lab members contact Dr. J for your exclusive discount code.
Presale pricing: April 7 - 14 $111; April 15 - 30 $222; May 1 - 31 $333; June 1 or later $444
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Biology review resources, end of the year projects, and more!
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