Bad Teacher Tales: Real talk stories and advice for teachers and those who love them.

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

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 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

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✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

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What do you do when the district cuts social-emotional learning programs… just as your students need them most?

Not during a time of calm. Not when everything is going well. But in the middle of heartbreak. In the middle of loss. In the middle of a crisis that no educator, no student, and no community should ever have to face.

Because this isn’t theoretical.

This is happening while students are struggling. While warning signs are appearing. While hallways that were once filled with laughter now carry a heaviness no one can ignore.

And then, the programs designed to support them—the safe spaces, the check-ins, the moments where students feel seen and heard—are suddenly gone.

No announcement that eases the pain. No solution that replaces what was lost. Just silence… and questions.

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

What do you do when you’re told to stay on campus… while a student welding a knife is looking for you?

You freeze.

Your mind races through a thousand possibilities. Is it a misunderstanding? Is it a rumor? Or is the threat real? The hallway outside suddenly feels different. Every sound feels louder. Every second feels longer.

As educators, you’re trained to protect your students. You’re trained to remain calm. To follow protocol. To keep everyone safe. But no one really prepares you for the moment when you realize—you might be the one in danger.

You’re told to stay put. Don’t leave. Don’t move. Wait for instructions.

But waiting is the hardest part.

Because somewhere on that same campus, a student is searching. And you don’t know why. You don’t know where they are. And you don’t know what will happen when—or if—they find you.

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

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Welcome to the first episode of our special series: Parent Emails.

If you’re an educator, you already know that some of the most memorable moments of the school year don’t just happen in the classroom—they show up in your inbox. Parent emails can be thoughtful, confusing, hilarious, and sometimes so surprising you have to read them twice just to make sure you understood correctly.

In this series, we’re diving into the messages teachers everywhere know all too well—the late-night questions, the special requests, and the emails that turn into headaches.

So if you’ve ever opened your inbox and thought, “Here we go…” — this series is for you.

With Special Guest: Jess

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show

What would you do if you were asked to prepare a full performance for the school board… with only four days’ notice? No long planning period. No weeks to rehearse. Just four days to organize, practice, and somehow create something meaningful enough to represent your students, your program, and your school.

In this full-length "re-teach" of Episode 3 "Can He Hold a Banner," one teacher does just that. 

The pressure is intense. Every detail matters. The expectations are high. And the clock is working against you.

But what if, on the very day of the performance—after the rehearsals, after the preparation, after you’ve done everything you can to make it work—you’re suddenly told there will be a special guest joining the performance?

✨ Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales
The storytelling podcast where teachers finally get to say the things they can’t (but want to) say at PD, staff meetings, or parent conferences.

Every week, we share real teacher stories that are funny, shocking, heartbreaking, relatable, and sometimes downright unbelievable. If you’re a current teacher, former teacher, student teacher, or someone who just loves a good “you won’t believe what happened at school” moment… you’re in the right place.

🎧 Listen to full episodes,
🎥 Watch reactions and breakdowns,
💬 Share your own tales,
and join a community of educators who get it.

We’re here for the burned-out, the overworked, the fine arts warriors, the elementary heroes, the SPED champions, and everyone in between.

Grab a drink. It’s story time.

📌 Subscribe for more real conversations from inside schools.
 
 🎧 Want more? Catch up on every past episode on your favorite podcast app!
 
 📣 Share Your Teacher Tale!
Have a story that deserves to be heard?
Submit it anonymously here: https://forms.office.com/r/4ej45Y9CjY

📬 Contact Us
Email: [email protected]

📱 Follow the Chaos
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badteachertales

💛 Support the Show: If you love what we do and want to help us keep telling teacher stories, here are a few ways to support:

Patreon (bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/badteachertales
 Buzzsprout Support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231305/support
PayPal (one-time tip): https://www.paypal.me/Scaramoush
 Your support means the world to us. 💛

Support the show