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| The Most Ridiculous Teacher Dress Codes You'll Ever Hear! | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:53:09 | |
Can wearing all black really make you a criminal? Some schools seem to think so! Can wearing all black really make you a criminal? Some schools seem to think so! Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT Check out our new MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69pLuB4cKPCP8UG3eCImfP Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/
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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share their most bizarre dress code stories! We start off by covering some of the weirdest dress code rules we've encountered, from prohibitions on wearing tennis shoes without a doctor's note, to restrictions on the number of toes that can be shown, and even policies that prevent teachers from changing their hairstyles throughout the school year, we've seen it all. Even though we don't think about it, how we dress impacts our lives in major ways, but not only for our students though… Now when we talk about dress codes normally it's pertaining to our students, but today we are going to be going into some dress codes for teachers! Apparently at some schools teachers are required to wear three-piece pantsuits; and we debate on whether professionality comes before the impracticality and financial burden that this outfit would put on its teachers. We also touch on the broader implications of these rules, such as the negative effects on teacher morale and the potential for dress codes to enforce outdated or discriminatory standards. Jump right to it! 2:32 - Dress Codes and First Impressions 6:36 - Spirit Week and Costume Fun 11:08 - Ridiculous Rules: No Tennis Shoes 15:06 - Footwear Frustrations and Ankle Rules 29:15 - Denim Drama: No Jeans Allowed 41:08 - Male Jewelry Ban and Expression Restrictions 47:21 - The Black Clothing Ban and Mental Health Misconceptions
So put on your best three piece suit, because teachers are getting dress coded on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.
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| The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Moments in Teaching | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:59:02 | |
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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share the ups and downs of teaching! We can all agree that teaching is a really rewarding job, but with such satisfaction there are always some drawbacks. This week we're talking about the emotional highs and lows that come with the profession, such as building relationships with students, handling anxiety, and dealing with safety concerns in schools. First we are going to share some stories that highlight the importance of maintaining high expectations for students while also recognizing the challenges they face, particularly those with traumatic backgrounds. It's extremely important for us teachers to find a good balance between being supportive and knowing when to seek professional help for students dealing with serious issues. Now with all this in mind, we have a responsibility of being a trusted educator, and we have to be ready for the emotional weight that comes with that. So this week we're going to talk about the importance of self-care for us educators, and the need to establish boundaries to avoid burnout. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, because we finish off by sharing some of our proudest moments as teachers, including stories of student success and personal growth.
Jump right to it! 4:12 - The Importance of Building Student Relationships 18:18 - Navigating Teacher Guilt and Stress 22:56 - Handling School Lockdowns 40:00 - Managing Administrative Challenges 45:50 - The Weight of Being a Teacher Who Listens 52:50 - Balancing Discipline and Compassion in the Classroom
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| 4-Day School Weeks: Crazy or Genius? | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:51:48 | |
We have a feeling the five-day school week is outdated… Welcome back to another episode of Teachers Off Duty! In this episode, Bri Richardson, Jess Smith, and Devin Siebold discuss a hot topic in the education world: 4-day school weeks. With the constant pressure to improve student performance and reduce costs, many school districts are considering switching to a 4-day school week. On paper, it seems like a win-win situation - students get an extra day off and schools save money. But is it really that simple? This week we break down the pros and cons of 4-day school weeks. Together, we dive into the potential benefits, such as increased attendance and improved teacher morale, as well as the potential challenges, such as longer school days and the impact on working parents. But it's not just about the logistics. We also explore the potential impact on student learning and achievement. Are longer weekends really beneficial for students? Will they fall behind in their studies? Our panel shares their personal experiences and research-based evidence to shed light on these important questions.
Jump right to it! 2:45 Four-Day School Potential 6:30 Unschooling Defined 11:15 Public vs. Unschooling 17:40 Five-Day Grind Issues 23:50 Year-Round Schooling Debate 29:05 Educational System Overhaul
Watch us question tradition on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.
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| S3 Ep2: Hispanic Heritage Controversy, Mexican Candy Tasting & Thoughts on LatinX | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:44:10 | |
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! We're joined again by Sofia Bella (@iamsofiabella) whose family comes from Mexico and Cuba, Tell Williams whose mother is from Puerto Rico, and Lauran Woolley who also has some hispanic family background! We talk about the controversy behind use of Hispanic, LatinX, and Latina/Latino, we do a tasting a bunch of Sofia's favorite Mexican candies, and talk about National Indigenous People's Day coming up! Check out our MERCH! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S3 Ep1: What Did They Say? Funniest Things Students Have Said in the Classroom | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:37:59 | |
Season 3, let's gooooo! In this episode, we discuss some of the funniest things students have said in our classrooms with special guest and internet star, Sofia Bella (@iamsofiabella)! Check out our MERCH! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep37: Cringy Classroom Pets & Funny Teacher's Pet Stories | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:39:33 | |
In this last episode of season 2, we have a fun discussion about teachers' pets and interesting classroom pets. Which host do you think was the teacher's pet as a student? Check out our MERCH! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep36: Things Students Do That Drive Teachers Crazy! | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:36:43 | |
There are certain things students say and do that really grind teachers' gears! In this episode, we all share which ones get under our skin the most. Check out our MERCH! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep35: Classroom Horror Stories & Classroom Faves | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:39:09 | |
In this episode, we're joined by our friend and co-comedian on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Devin Siebold, to talk about all the things we have loved in or about our classroom, and some things we absolutely HATED! Check out our MERCH! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep34: The Wildest Field Trip Stories! | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:35:55 | |
Tune in to hear some of the wildest, most ridiculous stories that teachers have experienced on field trips in our last episode with our friend, Lashay Greenwood! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep33: The Weirdest Things That Teachers Do in the Classroom | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:31:11 | |
Whether it was the teachers we had growing up, stories sent into us about other teachers, or us... listen in as we share all the stories about weird stuff teachers have done! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep32: Our Craziest Stories From Our First Year as Teachers | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:36:11 | |
Our friend, Lashay Greenwood (@lashatgreenwood) joins us for this super fun episode as we all (minus Lauran) share the craziest stories from our first year in the profession! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep31: Revealing the Secrets of School Leaders: Picking the Brain of an Admin | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:42:42 | |
In our final episode with Assistant Principal Barry White Jr., we take the opportunity to ask all the questions teachers want to hear responses to from the perspective of admin, and to spark the dialogue necessary to bridge the gaps between teachers and school leaders. This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Teacher Style Box — the first and only clothing rental subscription service made for teachers! With thousands of styles from +150 brands, you get to wear quality, brand-name clothes without ever having to buy OR wash them! Where up 8 items a month with UNLIMITED box swaps and free shipping both ways and free laundry! Unlock your unlimited dream teacher closet today with a FREE 30 days. No contracts, no commitments! Use the promo code TEACHERSOFFDUTY and give it a try: https://www.teacherstylebox.com Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep30: First-Year Teaching: Crazy Stories and Advice to Survive & Strive | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:40:58 | |
Dear first-year teachers, we've been in your shoes! Here are a some things we wish we knew during our first year in the profession and what you can do or avoid to make things a little easier on you this year! This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Teacher Style Box — the first and only clothing rental subscription service made for teachers! With thousands of styles from +150 brands, you get to wear quality, brand-name clothes without ever having to buy OR wash them! Where up 8 items a month with UNLIMITED box swaps and free shipping both ways and free laundry! Unlock your unlimited dream teacher closet today with a FREE 30 days. No contracts, no commitments! Use the promo code TEACHERSOFFDUTY and give it a try: https://www.teacherstylebox.com Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Right or Wrong? The Teacher Edition! | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:58:54 | |
Teaching really isn't what it used to be…
Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Jess Smith break down some of the morally gray areas of teaching.
Here's a hot take, homework is overrated. We had an intense debate over whether or not homework is even necessary in schools. Should students bring their studies home, or should teachers give them time for after school activities?
Between grading, lesson plans, and babysitting, teachers have a lot on their plate, so it could be hard to find friends. But sometimes during parent/teacher conferences you find out that some of your favorite students are cool because they have cool parents. Is it alright to hang out with students' parents after school, or do you think it could lead to unneeded classroom drama?
Social media is at the forefront of most of our lives, but what happens when your personal life interacts with your work life? This happens all the time with admin monitoring teachers social media accounts. Is it fair for teachers to be judged at work for bar photos on instagram, or should we just let them have a personal life?
Jump right to it! 03:15 Social Media Etiquette for Teachers 08:30 Student-Teacher Friendship Boundaries 14:20 Handling Emotional Breakups 20:50 The Debate Over Student Hugs 27:25 The Disappearing Teacher Act 33:40 Faculty Potluck Shenanigans
So tune in and let us be your moral compass on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.
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| S2 Ep29: What Teachers REALLY Do During Summer Break! | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:38:11 | |
A lot of people have misconceptions about what teachers actually do during the summer months. Well, our good friend and vice principal in Charlotte, NC, Barry White Jr. (@barrywhitejr__) is joining us to discuss the truth! This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Teacher Style Box — the first and only clothing rental subscription service made for teachers! With thousands of styles from +150 brands, you get to wear quality, brand-name clothes without ever having to buy OR wash them! Where up 8 items a month with UNLIMITED box swaps and free shipping both ways and free laundry! Unlock your unlimited dream teacher closet today with a FREE 30 days. No contracts, no commitments! Use the promo code TEACHERSOFFDUTY and give it a try: https://www.teacherstylebox.com Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep28: How Much School Has Changed Since We Were Students | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:34:22 | |
Oh, how the times have changed! From the students to parents, to admin, to society, the classroom is a very different place from what it used to be when we were kids. Listen to what we think has changed the most! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep27: Summer Break is Not a Luxury For Teachers, It's a NECESSITY | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:37:55 | |
This episode gets a little heavy as we discuss all the reasons teachers truly NEED the summer break to decompress from all of the stress, trauma, and chaos we endure during the school year. Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep26: What Teachers Definitely Don't Miss During Summer Break | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:31:37 | |
Josh Monroe (@mrmonroeandnala) joins us for this episode to talk about all the reasons we love being on summer break and what we won't miss about the school year. Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep25: Different Types of Parents All Teachers Meet | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:38:42 | |
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! In light of the holiday, we're talking about the types of parents we've all crossed paths with, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep24: Things We Wish They Would Have Taught Us in College! | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:34:16 | |
There are some parts of #teacherlife that we were never warned about or taught how to handle when learning to become a teacher. In this episode, we talk about all the extras that should be taught in college... BIG NEWS...... Our merch shop is open! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep23: Why Teachers Everywhere Are Leaving the Classroom | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:47:02 | |
We get a little serious in this episode about a topic that triggers a lot of emotions and personal opinions around the profession we love so much... BIG NEWS...... Our merch shop is open! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep22: The End of Another School Year: Madness & Sadness | 29 May 2022 | 00:38:55 | |
It's the end of another school year which we all know comes with a lot of emotions, unruly behavior, packing up classrooms, saying goodbye, and the countdown to summer break. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep21: Crazy Stories of Substitute Teachers | 22 May 2022 | 00:37:48 | |
We're joined this episode by our good friend Vinny Thomas—who you probably know as @MrThomasEnglish from TikTok, IG, or YouTube—to tell the stories of our experiences with substitute teachers, whom the teaching profession now refers to as a mythical species. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep20: What We Want All Non-Teachers to Know! | 15 May 2022 | 00:34:23 | |
To all the parents, politicians, friends, and anyone else who's never been a teacher, or who hasn't been in a classroom for years, this episode is for you. These are the things we wish you would keep in mind before passing judgment, criticizing, or offering your opinion on how we should run our classrooms! Thanks for listening to our TED Talk. This episode is supported by our friends at Boddle — a completely free grades K-6 gamified math platform that aims to unlock students' confidence to learn, tackle learning gaps, and provide enrichment with gameplay that kids absolutely love. Go to boddlelearning.com and sign up for a free account to explore more. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Worst Teacher Advice We've Ever Gotten | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:58:52 | |
I don't think we should trust these people with classroom advice… Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Jess Smith share stories of the worst unsolicited advice they've been given. As teachers, we are constantly bombarded with well-meaning but misguided advice. From "just get another job if you're unhappy" to "you need to strictly enforce classroom rules" these suggestions may seem like the solution to our problems, but are they really? And should we trust these people's opinions for how to run our classroom? Another common piece of advice is to be stricter with students to improve their behavior. But is being a strict teacher really the key to proper classroom management? We discuss the effects of strict discipline on students and share alternative methods that can actually lead to better behavior. Building relationships with students is often seen as the key to a successful classroom, but what does that even really mean? We share our strategies for building genuine connections with students and how it has positively impacted our teaching. We've all been guilty of staying late at school to finish grading papers or lesson planning, but is that really the best use of our time? Taking care of yourself outside of school hours is extremely important, so this week we're giving some self help tips for teachers.
Jump right to it! 2:35 Teaching Fashion Fails 7:15 Grade Inflation Pressure 13:45 The Teaching Marathon 18:20 Classroom Emergency Repairs 24:00 Admin vs. Teacher Dynamics 30:50 Coping with Classroom Meltdowns 36:30 Redefining Educational Norms
Trust us, we know what we're talking about, so listen to our advice on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.
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| S2 Ep19: Hilarious Student Stories We Just Can't Make Up! | 08 May 2022 | 00:33:57 | |
Another round of the most hilarious, ridiculous, and hard-to-believe-if-you're-not-a-teacher stories. We just can't make this stuff up! This episode is supported by our friends at Boddle — a completely free grades K-6 gamified math platform that aims to unlock students' confidence to learn, tackle learning gaps, and provide enrichment with gameplay that kids absolutely love. Go to boddlelearning.com and sign up for a free account to explore more. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep18: Teacher Appreciation Week... aka We Don't Get Paid Enough For This! | 01 May 2022 | 00:30:28 | |
In this episode, we share all the Teacher Appreciation Week stories that'll have you going from smiling to cringing! And hear all about the strangest gifts teachers have been gifted from students. This episode is supported by our friends at Boddle — a completely free grades K-6 gamified math platform that aims to unlock students' confidence to learn, tackle learning gaps, and provide enrichment with gameplay that kids absolutely love. Go to boddlelearning.com and sign up for a free account to explore more. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep17: State Testing... The Bane of Our Existence! | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:32:53 | |
In this episode, we talk about all the reasons teachers can't stand state testing season! This episode is supported by our friends at Boddle — a completely free grades K-6 gamified math platform that aims to unlock students' confidence to learn, tackle learning gaps, and provide enrichment with gameplay that kids absolutely love. Go to boddlelearning.com and sign up for a free account to explore more. Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep16: The Worst Staff Meeting Stories - We Can All Relate To These! | 16 Apr 2022 | 00:37:33 | |
The absolute worst staff meetings, our biggest staff meeting pet peeves, and some hilarious stories. Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep15: Crazy Teacher Observation & Evaluation Stories | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:40:36 | |
All the stories of admin qualms, from unannounced surprise observations to impromptu evaluations, always of course, at the worst times! Tune in for all the giggles and the tears... Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep14: The Most Ridiculous Student Stories! | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:38:18 | |
Upon popular demand, we've dedicated this entire episode to telling stories from the classroom and beyond. Listen to our most ridiculous student stories and let us know what your craziest story is for a chance to be featured in a future episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep13: Funny Stories About Parent-Teacher Conferences! | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:33:42 | |
It's storytime on the Teachers Off Duty Podcast! Today, we're talking about all the funniest, strangest, and most ridiculous meetings with our students' parents. Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep12: Teacher Besties: We Could Never Survive Each School Year Without 'Em! | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:35:21 | |
Every teacher needs someone that they can go to every day to keep you from quitting or getting fired... That someone is almost always a teacher bestie! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep11: What Teachers Really Do Over Spring Break! | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:38:33 | |
In this episode, we talk about what students think teachers do versus what teachers actually do over spring break! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep10: Hilarious Teacher FAILS... That's Right, We're Only Human! | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:30:18 | |
Listen and laugh to our funniest but maybe not our proudest moments of our teaching careers! #noshame Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why Middle School Teachers Are a Special Breed of Educators | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:56:51 | |
Our middle school students did what!?
Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Jess Smith give you the lowdown on the world of middle school education.
We know a thing or two, because we've seen a thing or two. You would not believe some of the hectic and hormonal things we've seen middle schoolers do. From giggling at textbook questions to making roaches class pets, they have some unhinged tendencies. But it's not all bad, we also have our fair share of heartwarming stories to share about our middle school students.
Teaching middle school is not for the faint of heart, it takes patience, resilience, and perseverance. Although we like to stay positive, middle school is a rough time for these students and teaching them comes with its own set of challenges. But don't you worry, if you're struggling right now, were going to share our tips and tricks on how we handle these situations
With this all being said however, teaching middle school also comes with plenty of rewards. There is no better feeling than seeing your students grow and succeed in their goals. So tune in as we share the lighter side of teaching our middle schoolers.
3:25 - Tween's Emotional Rollercoasters 8:40 - Teaching Triumphs & Trials 15:15 - Classroom Hilarity Ensues 21:05 - Hormonal Havoc Tactics 28:30 - Sanity Saving Strategies
So prepare to cringe and celebrate with our educators on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.
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| S2 Ep9: Advocating For Educators and Students + Our Response to These Absurd New Bills | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:41:27 | |
Mr. Williams takes the lead on this episode in a very necessary discussion around various bills that are being proposed in states like Indiana, Florida, and Utah. Listen in as we talk about why these bills are unbelievably ridiculous and illogical for teachers and students. Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep8: Pandemic Learning: What It's Been Like For the Students | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:51:13 | |
In contrast to our typical episodes of teacher stories and classroom experiences, today we listen to the students and talk about what they're going through during these times. None of us have been students during a global pandemic and we recognize the need to give our students grace and try to understand what they're going through too. Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep7: Falling in Love in a Gas Station and Other Valentine's Day Drama | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:43:40 | |
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Tune in to hear some funny stories from the classroom, lessons learned, and hear the full story of how Mrs. Woolley fell in love with her future husband in a gas station... Only on the Teachers Off Duty podcast! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep6: The Truth of Pandemic Teaching Most Non-Teachers Don't Understand | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:46:28 | |
The uncertainty, the unreasonable expectations, the increased workload for no extra pay, the lack of support, the number of absentees, and the overflow of ignorance from parents and admin, we did not sign up for this. Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep5: Stories About Student-Teaching & Tips for Educators-in-the-Making | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:41:09 | |
From our student-teaching years, student-teachers we've had in our classrooms, and stories from our listeners, we talk about the good, the bad, and the WTF moments! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep4: Our Craziest Classroom "Wild Child" Stories... Buckle up! | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:40:21 | |
Sprained wrists, flying desks, concussions, bites, body slams, and bleeding skulls. Listen to the stories of violent students attacking teachers and a how couple of us were once victims, too. This episode is supported by our friends at Studentreasures Publishing. Grab your FREE classbook kit and turn your students into published authors. Visit: studentreasures.com/teachersoffduty Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep3: Do Teachers on TV Portray Actual Teachers in Real Life? | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:32:48 | |
Find out which teachers from TV/movies that each of the hosts identifies with and which TV teachers are the furthest from reality! Plus, listen to a few crazy field trip stories. This episode is supported by our friends at Studentreasures Publishing. Grab your FREE classbook kit and turn your students into published authors. Visit: studentreasures.com/teachersoffduty Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Trailer - A Podcast for Tired Teachers Looking to Unwind! | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:00:54 | |
Your favorite teachers from TikTok sharing stories and being human. New episodes drop every Sunday! Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games! Watch the full episode on our YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep2: What We Were Like as Kids/Students... The Truth Revealed! | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:38:41 | |
Find out which of us were good students and which of us were not, as we talk about childhood stories that will make you laugh and cringe. The truth about our past comes out in this fun episode! This episode is supported by our friends at Studentreasures Publishing. Grab your FREE classbook kit and turn your students into published authors. Visit: https://www.studentreasures.com/teachersoffduty Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| S2 Ep1: How Badly We Earned This Winter Break! | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
Just a few teachers off duty sharing their tales of the December madness and making it to winter break in one piece! This episode is supported by our friends at Studentreasures Publishing. Grab your FREE classbook kit and turn your students into published authors. Visit: studentreasures.com/teachersoffduty Subscribe to our newsletter: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Funniest End-of-Year Stories and Struggles 🎉🤣 | 26 May 2024 | 00:53:27 | |
Hey best friends! Welcome to this week's episode of "Teachers Off Duty" with Bri Richardson aka HonestTeacherVibes and give a welcome back to these Bored Teachers and Teacher Off Duty OGs Jess Smith and Gabe Dannenbring! The end of the year is here and we're diving into the highs and lows. From moving classrooms to the dreaded end-of-year checklists, we've got some stories you got to hear to believe! Don't Miss:
It's a long weekend so queue us up, grab your sunscreen lotion, put on that new Drake track and tune in for this week's Teachers Off Duty!
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| S2: We've got a new name, a new look, and a new team! | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:01:16 | |
We're super excited to announce that the podcast is now under the management of Bored Teachers! We've got so many fun things to share, including our new name, our new logo, our new recording studio by the beach in sunny Florida, new social media accounts, new bonus content account, and new merch shop opening soon! NEWSLETTER: beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12: THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING SOON! Let's get sentimental :D | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:30:48 | |
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| 11: HAPPY FRIENDS-GIVING! | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:27:46 | |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! We figured we would have a special Friends-Giving episode and invite a couple more of our friends to join us for an episode. We hope you love them as much as we do! The four of us (Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Woolley, Mr. Williams and honestteachervibes) hope you have the best holiday week with your friends and family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||