On this episode of the Hot Mess Teacher Express, I sit down with my New England friend, avid reader, and amazing special educator Braelan Martin, @thatspecialeducator!  We talk all about her experiences and expertise as a special education teacher. We also discuss the problem that most schools and staff have- how different teachers with various types of classrooms can support each other. Braelan’s wisdom for education is enlightening and her passion for her students is contagious! 

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In today’s episode, I sit down with the one and only Teaching Third with Mr. G, Juan Gonzalez to talk about all things books and the relatable reality of teaching. Juan shares where he is at with teaching this year and how he is handling it mentally. He also shares his passion for using books of all shapes and sizes in the classroom and how he teaches his students to share that same passion. Juan is an absolute treasure of a human with a treasure trove of a library and one of the kindest teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. You are not going to want to miss this episode!

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You may have heard of her...  Ms. Sutherd's viral TikToks about "Oh Crap" teaching moments and her students' crazy requests got responses from NFL teams, Tony Hawk, Jack Black, and many more. And today, she's hopping aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express with me to chat about how it all started for her, how she handles criticism from online bullies, and some of her passions, including her puppies and Shriner's Hospital. Ms. Sutherd is a passionate educator and kind person that is truly spreading goodness with the platform she has. You're not going to want to miss this conversation with some exclusives just for the Hot Mess Teacher Express!

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Riding the solo train for this episode as I read off some of the hundreds of heartbreaking messages I've been receiving from Hot Mess Teacher Express listeners/teachers about their struggles this school year. We praise an amazing superintendent that recently created a 3-day weekend for her staff and students' mental health and well-being. YES! And then I share a few stories of frustrating "gifts with puns" given to teachers by leadership with the intentions of boosting morale, but falling short. Get ready to laugh, cry, and do some serious eye-rolling!

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In this episode, we get to know one of my favorite TikTok teachers, Mr. Ben Porpilia. We talk about a few of his hilarious TikToks including his Friday Turn-ups and how his students, admin, co-workers, and the parents react to his TikTok fame. Stay tuned until the end, when Mr. Porpilia reveals a killer playlist for all the moments in teacher life when we need the perfect soundtrack!

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In this episode, I'm not only joined, but inspired by a teacher-turned-millionaire, super mom of 5, TPT queen, and the founder of The CEO Academy herself, Kayse Morris. She tells us all about where she started, how she tripled her teaching salary and made it to where she is now, giving teachers all over a chance to become a CEO teacher too. Tune in to this special episode and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

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In this episode, my one and only makes a debut appearance aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express, and graces us with his ever-so-interesting high school history teacher presence! We explore the antagonizing mystery of his 80-minute daily planning period but how ultimately, elementary teaching is better, because I win, always. Just kidding. Or am I? ...tune in and find out!

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In this episode, I'm joined by a hilarious high school math teacher and student engagement guru, Esther Brunat (@estherbrunat) for a conversation full of laughter and inspiration. Tune in to hear all about her classroom engagement hacks, her amazing stories, and why building relationships with your students is so important for them and for us as teachers!

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In this episode, we go way back to the beginning of my career. I'm joined by my teacher besties from my first year of teaching to reminisce about the glory days, share our honest experiences, talk about the mistakes we made, and the expectations of a first-year teacher. To all the first-year teachers out there, this episode is for you! Stay tuned to the end for a special giveaway announcement. Winners will be picked/contacted on Sunday 8/29/21!

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Thank you so much to everyone for all the support and kind messages I received after Episode #5! In this episode, we recognize Simone Biles' courageous act and the example she set for everyone putting their job before their mental health. And then we get silly with my list of Jobs Teachers Could Totally Do After Being an Educator. Hop on and join the fun. ALL ABOARD!

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