Episode 1: Advice to Our Past Selves

Ever wish you could hop into a time machine and tell your younger self a thing or two? In this episode of Hall Pass, Jen and Brian take a trip down memory lane and share three pieces of advice we’d give our past selves—covering school, learning, and life in general.

But here’s the twist: would our younger selves have actually listened? Or would they have rolled their eyes, shrugged, and kept doing things their own way?

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about how kids (and adults) learn, this episode is your pass to honest, relatable, and occasionally hilarious insights from two people who’ve been there, done that, and are still learning.

Hall Pass: Your official permission slip to talk about everything education related—no homework, just honesty.

We’re Jen and Brian: educators, entrepreneurs, and seasoned pros in the supplemental education world. On Hall Pass, we dive into learning, classrooms, and the highs (and occasional chaos) of Ontario’s education system—exploring what it really means for students, parents, and teachers.

In this episode: we introduce Hall Pass and explain why we’re handing you the ultimate permission slip to talk openly about school, learning, and everything in between. Expect candid conversations, practical insights, and yes… Brian telling the second-best joke he knows (maybe one day he’ll share the first).

From study hacks and parent challenges to teacher wins and classroom stories, nothing’s off-limits. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about how kids learn, Hall Pass is your backstage pass to the world of education—fun, real, and unapologetically honest. Grab your Hall Pass, buckle up, and join us for the ride.