In this episode, we discuss the use of cell phones in class and strategies for eliminating the unnecessary distraction and possible drama regarding students using phones in class without permission.

For new teachers, classroom management can make or break your job performance. If you plan on teaching as a career, it’s essential for your mental health, as well as your students’ learning. Here are some ideas that will help you start your year, and career, off on the right path.

Here are some tips for getting off on the right foot for new teachers. This episode focuses on the first week back to work, which is usually a training week full of meetings. It includes some helpful do’s and don’ts that may just help you get tenured! Enjoy!

Bob reacts to Mike Clevinger calling out an announcer live on TV, the current state of the Padres, and discusses the upcoming series with the Dodgers. Freddy Freeman’s agents get a little negative press as well.

Bob discusses recent and past school shootings, along with the idea of arming teachers in the classroom.

Bob shares a couple of volleyball coaching stories and wraps up the episode discussing two female students making their way through high school without their dads available.

Bob gives a brief overview of The Padres and their problems with their often injured star, Fernando Tatis Jr.

Bob finishes up his basic training saga with a gas chamber story along with how the drill sergeants help you learn to make your bed. He is assigned a permanent duty station and learns an important lesson about humming in the chow line.

In this episode of Let’s Talk, Bob shares the decision making process that led to him joining the Army, his mom’s attempt to get him out, and reaching a new level of cold in basic training. You’ll hear about the speed march to permanent party and how some drill sergeants are nice. Just not your real drill sergeants.