Oct 28, 202623 minS12
No one becomes a teacher by accident. Behind every classroom is a story — a reason, a moment, a person, a calling that led someone to walk through that door for the first time. In this episode of Becoming — A Teacher's...
education
Everything But The Lesson Plan
Hosted by Franchesca Thompson · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Everything But The Lesson Plan Hosted by Franchesca ThompsonTeaching doesn’t begin and end with lesson plans — it lives in our stories, identities, communities, and the moments after the bell. Everything But The Lesson Plan is a podcast for educators who want more than curriculum — more connection, more healing, more justice, and more purpose.Each week, we step beyond the textbook to talk about:Cultivating equity, inclusion, and belonging in all school spaces — staff rooms, community partnershipsBrought to you by Thrive 12 : www.thrive12.com
Pitch Analysis
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
35%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
Required Score
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Everything But The Lesson Plan.
Signup to Generate a PitchQuestions about Everything But The Lesson Plan
What is Everything But The Lesson Plan about?
Everything But The Lesson Plan Hosted by Franchesca ThompsonTeaching doesn’t begin and end with lesson plans, it lives in our stories, identities, communities, and the moments after the bell. Everything But The Lesson Plan is a podcast for educators who want more than curriculum, more connection, more healing, more justice, and more purpose.
Who hosts Everything But The Lesson Plan?
Everything But The Lesson Plan is hosted by Franchesca Thompson. The show has published 142 episodes to date.
What has Everything But The Lesson Plan covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Becoming, A Teacher's Journey with Jerri-Ann Jacobs" (28 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Breaking the Silence, Why Period Poverty Is an Education Issue" (22 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "My Favorite Teacher with Ashley Anjalique" (14 October 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Everything But The Lesson Plan publish?
Everything But The Lesson Plan publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 142 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Everything But The Lesson Plan?
Booking probability for Everything But The Lesson Plan is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Everything But The Lesson Plan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Everything But The Lesson Plan's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Everything But The Lesson Plan?
The strongest fits for Everything But The Lesson Plan are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Everything But The Lesson Plan has an education audience.
About the host
Franchesca Thompson hosts Everything But The Lesson Plan, an education podcast with 142 episodes published.
Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
- Oct 22, 202635 minS12
"I founded One Million Girls in 2012 with a single suitcase of menstrual supplies for girls in Monrovia, Liberia." — Hananatu Tunis A girl missing school because she doesn't have a pad isn't a rare story — it's a data...
Episode #142
My Favorite Teacher with Ashley Anjalique
Oct 14, 202624 minS12We all have that one teacher… the one who saw something in us before we saw it in ourselves. The one whose words, presence, or belief stayed with us long after we left their classroom. In this episode of “My Favorite...
- Sep 30, 20269 minS140
“Nobody told me that.” Four words from a little boy in a Coney Island barbershop stayed with me. In this episode of Everything But the Lesson Plan , I reflect on a conversation between Stephon Marbury and that young...
Episode #139
Five Minutes: Body Scan Meditation for Teachers
Sep 23, 20267 minS12This is a short, guided body scan meditation for educators — a chance to notice and release the physical tension that builds up over a day of standing, talking, holding a room, and holding it together. Play it between...
View More
- Sep 17, 20268 minS12
Difficult parent-teacher conversations are part of the job—but they don’t have to damage relationships. In this solo episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , Franchesca Thompson breaks down how educators can navigate...
- Sep 10, 202640 minS12
"Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your public action against racism." — Dr. Monica Cox The word “DEI”...
- Sep 2, 202614 minS12
It's 11:47 PM. You are exhausted. Tomorrow starts early. And you are still scrolling. This episode,I talk about something almost every educator has done and almost no one names out loud: revenge bedtime procrastination...
Episode #134
No Child Should Wear Their Trauma
Jul 28, 202634 minS11What does trauma look like… when it shows up in the clothes a child wears? In this deeply moving episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , host Franchesca Thompson sits down with TEDx UGA presenter Mamie Harper to...
- Jul 23, 202615 minS11
In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , Franchesca Thompson breaks down the difference between EdTech hype and tools that actually make an impact in the classroom. Featuring 5 powerful platforms—MagicSchool...
- Jul 15, 202633 minS11
What happens when a community decides that young people deserve more than just survival—they deserve opportunity? In this powerful episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , host Franchesca Thompson sits down with...
Episode #131
Mid-Summer Break Check-In
Jul 8, 202615 minS11In this quick summer break check-in, Franchesca Thompson pauses to speak directly to teachers about rest, wellness, and remembering who they are outside of the classroom. This episode is a gentle reminder to breathe...
- Jul 1, 202618 minS11
What does it really take to build a career in education? In this inspiring episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , Franchesca Thompson sits down with educator Michelle Mickens, Ed.S., to explore the perseverance...
Episode #129
When It’s Not the Student… It’s the Spillover
Jun 24, 202610 minS11In this Season 11 episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , Franchesca Thompson explores the reality of emotional regulation in education—what happens when stress, pressure, and burnout spill into our responses with...
Episode #128
My Favorite Teacher with Dr. Semia Howze
Jun 17, 202620 minS11We all have that one teacher… the one who saw something in us before we saw it in ourselves. The one whose words, presence, or belief stayed with us long after we left their classroom. In this episode, “My Favorite...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Everything But The Lesson Plan. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
M
Monica Cox
Holistic Functional Fertility Coach, educator and engineer
P
Patrice Wuerth
Hearts to Nourish Hope
Best industries to pitch Everything But The Lesson Plan for
PitchCentric classifies Everything But The Lesson Plan under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Similar Podcasts
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Pedagogically Speaking
23~326 listeners82% similar
The Play Ed3 Podcast
26~373 listeners82% similar
Teaching Unscripted
37~524 listeners81% similar
Breaking The Syllabus
18~251 listeners81% similar
Beyond Standards: The Reality of Teaching
23~328 listeners81% similar
Front of the Class
26~369 listeners81% similar
Podcasts like Everything But The Lesson Plan
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ