Most of us have turned our living rooms and offices into classrooms! We are figuring out our new normals as we teach from home. To make it through, we’ll need some GUM! Kudos to all of the educational based companies offering their products for $Free.99. We see you! Will we make it through this time? What will the future hold? Listen now!

The OG turned 40 and I gotta say it like I feel it: When are we going to start holding students more accountable? The “Gold Star” goes to teachers navigating the tricky terrain of the coronavirus. Teacher friends...let’s talk about teacher anxiety. It’s not healthy! Instead of going into panic mode during this time of year...go IN!!!

It’s “Read Across America” Week and the NEA is shifting the focus. This means it’s time to diversify your classroom libraries! Teachers, you have time for that read aloud. Go for it! What can we do about the blurred lines between teacher duties and parent responsibilities? I’ve got an easy “two-fer” that might help. Do you need a Netflix suggestion? I got one!

This episode honors Black History month and Black excellence!!! I tell my story as a Black student and teacher growing up and teaching in a predominantly white town. I pay homage to local Black influencers who shaped me as a student and a teacher.

This episode is all about love! There is nothing like the power of teacher love! We will define the term “struggle love” and talk about what what it means to drive the “Struggle Love Bus.” I asked my students “How Do You Know Mrs. Wood Loves You?” Their answers were interesting. Last, you need a romantic movie to watch instead of grading. I found a good one.

🍎Teachers, come to the carpet. We gotta chat about our health! In this episode, the OG cries! We answer the age old question of “How do I get it all in?” I know you’re wondering what you need to be watching on Netflix instead of grading...I got you!

Real talk: Sometimes it’s hard to connect with certain students no matter what you do. This week we take a red pen to training...we are walking through the valley of the shadow of death during a lot of this training!! Rest In Peace, Kobe! Kudos to the teachers who took a time out from standards this week to help kids grieve.

Admin, we need to gently suggest something to you. Open your hearts to receive this feedback! This week, I answer the question “How do I help struggling learners?” with a “Bad Boys For Life” connection. 🔥🔥 Unpopular opinion: Madea wasn’t my favorite...

Is your district giving rewards and incentives to teachers for NOT taking sick days? We need to talk about that, Dubsmash and TUI (teaching under the influence..of illness!)

On the very first episode of “Building Educators with Wood,” we talk about everything from Teachers Pay Teachers, balancing school with life and even what Netflix shows to watch when you should be grading.