Don't Run With Scissors: A Teacher's Podcast

Are you wanting to become a teacher but don't know what it entails? In the state of California there are many requirements which we go over in this week's episode!

Have you ever heard of toxic teacher positivity? If you haven't well its time you do! Being a teacher is already hard enough without the societal pressure of being perfect in everything we do. The expectation that we have to always be positive and forget about any other negative thing that we are going through is hurtful to our mental health and our teaching abilities. Listen to find out more about Toxic Teacher Positivity!

Everyone who is a teacher knows the feelings of being "teacher tired" it is a real feeling that only teacher's get from their days with their students. This year especially has been rough a teacher tired has turned me into a teacher potato. This episode talks about the absolute dumpster fire that has been 2021 and how that has affected "teacher tired".

How many of you stay at school until you are the last car in the parking lot? Guess what, you don't get a trophy for that! In this episode we talk about the importance of taking care of your self so that you can take care of your students. Don't stay late at work.... sometimes its just not worth it. 

Do parents scare you? They sure as heck scare me! But what is the best way to communicate with them, and how do we deal with the parents that no matter what you do its wrong? In this episode we talk about strategies for communicating with parents and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly!

Everyone has heard it, classroom management is the number one key to success in a classroom. But what is classroom management and what does it mean to have a good classroom culture? In this episode we discuss some good examples of how management and culture unite to create one unified class and how you can work towards a unified motivated group of students in your classroom. 

Ever sat back and wondered if other teachers were going through the same things you were during Covid-19? Well in this episode we are going through the timeline from the start of the pandemic and what it was like to teach through a year and a half of virtual learning! 

How many of you have heard "If you don't come early or stay late then you don't care about your kids"? I know I have! This episode discusses the ideas and expectations that are unfairly placed on teachers just because of their job titles. We cant leave work on time, or wear "unprofessional clothing" or heck even drink! How are we supposed to live! Listen to find out!

Follow the start of my journey going all the way back to 5th grade where I discovered who I was meant to be... a teacher!

This is an introduction to my podcast all about the life and times of a young teacher trying to navigate the 21st century education system.