Teachers Off Duty

Sometimes it's not about the destination, it's the journey. 

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For students, a break from the classroom is a dream come true, however for us teachers, it could be truly chaotic. Strap in because our hosts Tyler Jackowski, Anna Kowal, and Gabe Dannenbring are going to be sharing their craziest field trip horror stories.

From zoo field trips that seem to be a staple in every school's itinerary, to historical museum trips that turned out to be surprisingly engaging, these teachers have seen it all. You'll crack up at Anna's crazy zoo story that will have you questioning if you ever want to go on a field trip again.  

Of course, let's not forget about the unpredictable element of parent volunteers. You wouldn't believe how quickly these parent’s attitude changed towards Gabe on their yearly bowling trip.

Hopefully you got those permission slips signed, because you're going to need them on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. 

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We all have that coworker we can’t stand, and if you don’t… we got some bad news for you.

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There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a bit quirky, but some teachers really like to push those limits. Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Anna Kowal know that better than anyone, and they're going to be sharing the worst things their fellow teachers do that drive the rest of the school crazy. 

We all know that teachers are a unique breed, and sometimes their quirks can make things a bit… interesting. For example Bri shares a hilarious tale about a teacher who always insists on wearing a different themed outfit for each day of the week. While some may roll their eyes, tune in to find out Bri’s optimistic point of view on this situation.

But it's not all quirks and icks, our hosts also discuss the delightful surprises their fellow teachers bring to the table. Whether it's homemade goodies at staff meetings or a sweet thank-you note, these teachers know how to dish out kindness and create a positive school culture.

Jump right to it!

2:35 - Defining the Perfect Coworker

8:50 - Coffee Run Etiquette

14:40 - Staff Room Confessions

22:15 - Classroom Fragrances Face-off

28:30 - What Success Really Means

So grab that morning coffee and prepare to cringe with us on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. 

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These kids really made all this hard work worth it!

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We can't speak for everyone, but we didn't become teachers for the pay, or the free coffee in the breakroom, we did it for the gratifying experience of helping students learn. Through Parent Teacher conferences,and surprise admin visits, it’s easy to lose track of all that, however this week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Anna Kowal, and Bri Richardson will be reminding you why we all became teachers in the first place. 

Sometimes it's about the little things, small gestures that our students do that remind us that our hard work is appreciated. Bri reminisces how much a simple heartfelt compliment from a student can mean to her and how much it brightens up her entire day. 

Now while we all appreciate the small things in life, sometimes it's really about those life changing revelations. As educators, our main goal is, and you’d never believe… is to educate. So we're excited to share our favorite moments of witnessing our students' transformations and those powerful "aha" moments.

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2:45 Teaching Triumphs Revealed

8:30 Classroom Confessions

15:00 Laughter in Learning

20:30 Student Stories That Inspire

26:50 Embracing Educational Challenges

35:10 Heartfelt Teaching Moments

So if you need a bit of an emotional pick me up, then tune into this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. 

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Casualties of the copy machine—every teacher's unsung Halloween horror.

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It's about that time of the year, and we're getting pretty spooky on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Anna Kowal have been through a countless amount of Halloween shenanigans in their times as teachers, so this week they're going to be sharing their most hilariously spooky classroom stories.

When people dress up for halloween, they normally want to be a marvel character, a police officer, or something along those lines, however our hosts had a few different ideas. We'll never forget how one year Gabe decided to go as the green M&M, and let's just say it didn't go over well. 

As adults we are not exactly that scared of Freddy Kruger or Jason Voorhees, however there are plenty of things that terrify us in our daily lives. From being asked to stay after school to someone absolutely destroying the teacher bathroom, the life of an educator can truly be petrifying, and our hosts are sharing their funniest stories this week.

Jump right to it!

2:15 - Middle School Halloween Tales

7:30 - Unwanted Classroom Visitors

13:20 - Educational Equity vs. Fire Alarms

19:45 - Copy Machine Nightmares

25:30 - Teaching "The Miracle of Life"

32:10 - Staff Bathroom Mysteries

So grab your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy this spooky episode of Teachers Off Duty, and happy Halloween Teachers!

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You wouldn't believe what started this fight in the hallway….

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We’ve all seen a good fight in our days, and they can get pretty intense but this week on Teachers Off Duty our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Anna Kowal share some of the funnier sides of these classroom feuds.

As teachers, we all know when kids get caught up in their feelings, they can really say the wildest things. From cafeteria crusades to classroom quarrels, we’ve really seen it all, and you wouldn't believe some of the things these kids decide is worth getting into a screaming match over. 

Don't worry, we have better comebacks than most of our students, and the funnier kids have taught us theirs, so you'd be sure to laugh at this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Certainly they weren’t talking about teachers when they were making the rules for school, right? Well, this week on Teachers Off Duty our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith have a chat about the rules that they don't have to follow at school. 

As teachers, we are entitled to a couple privileges, and were not just talking about free coffee in the teacher's lounge. We're talking about the rules that just don't apply to us, such as being able to check our phones in class, or taking a bit of a long bathroom break. At the end of the day teaching does have its privileges, or should these double standards be actually enforced? Tune in as we share our thoughts!

While on paper it seems pretty cut and dry, we should all follow the same rules, teachers have quite a bit to deal with when it comes to the chaos of the classroom. Us teachers try to play it cool, but we all know that the overstimulation that can come with teaching can become extremely mentally taxing; so maybe teachers taking an extra ten minutes on their bathroom break is the least of our problems. 

Jump right to it!

2:34 - Teacher Tardiness Tales

9:15 - Classroom Confessions

16:42 - After-Hours Teacher Antics

24:58 - Rule-Breaking Revelations

33:11 - Staff Meeting Secrets

39:47 - Debate: Classroom Chaos

So don’t listen to podcasts while in the classroom because we do think that's against the rules… But if you do, make sure it's this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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What qualities does it take to make a parent easy or difficult to work with? 

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The dynamics of teacher-parent relationships can be dicey to say the least, and on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith are going to go over the trials and tribulations with dealing with parents. 

From defining boundaries to learning to say “no”, trying to collaborate with our students' parents can get quite difficult, but we have some tips and tricks to nailing your next parent-teacher conference.

For example, apparently it’s a teacher's job to make sure their students are regular? The amount of times we’ve been asked to check our students' poops for problems is absolutely insane! Talk about a crappy job amiright? 

It's important to remember at the end of the day we should all be working together to make sure we make the best situation for our students to grow and learn. Our hosts finish off their conversation by pointing out how absurd it is that teachers and parents can be at odds with each other, because we’re truly on the same team. 

Jump right to it!

3:50 - Working with Parents

7:58 - Personal Experiences of Overwork

7:00 - Parent-Teacher Relationships and Perspectives

16:20 - Challenges of Communication

23:00 - Dealing with Difficult Parent Requests

32:00 - Embarrassing Parent-Teacher Conferences

42:30 - Setting Boundaries

45:00 - Balancing Parent Expectations and Teacher Workload

54:30 - Teamwork Between Teachers and Parents

So don't worry too much, you have plenty of time before that parent teacher conference, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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As R.L Stein once said, viewers beware, you're in for a scare…

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Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith celebrate Halloween on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty by diving into the world of ghost stories, haunted schools, and eerie encounters in the classroom.

Do you believe in the paranormal? Because we do, and we share our strategy on how we would react to some of the most spine-tingling spectral situations you could imagine. It's all in good fun... unless you’re afraid of ghosts!

Kids have the craziest imaginations, and as teachers we get to hear all the terrifying tales that they end up coming up with. Apparently anything can be haunted these days, we recently heard a story about a possessed pottery wheel named Patrick? We don't know what our students think is so scary about a pottery wheel, but it's definitely an entertaining idea. 

Jump right to it!

9:39 - The Harry Potter Debate

16:55 - Do You Believe in Ghosts?

24:36 - Ouija Board in Class?

28:06 - Spooky Stories & Haunted Schools

38:19 - The Swing Set Ghost

So get prepared to sleep with your lights on, because we're getting pretty spooky on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. 

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So, why do we need to do a dance party in the staff meeting again? 

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You’d think staff meetings would be boring but strap in for these ridiculous stories! Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith are about to spill the tea on some of the funniest stories from the most bizarre staff meetings they've attended on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

As teachers we deal with too many shenanigans to count, even in our staff meetings; from a principal making teachers run in a "flock of geese" formation (whatever that means), to staff meetings that unexpectedly turned into singalongs or dance parties, they've seen it all!

By the way - beware of those “anonymous” surveys. You won’t believe what one principal made his teachers do after receiving negative feedback. We don’t want to give too much away, but it’s pretty petty.

 Jump right to it!

8:31 - Worst Staff Meeting Experiences

12:01 - Therapy and Boundary Setting for Teachers

13:31 - Cahoots and Gamifying Staff Meetings

16:31 - Teachers Quitting Dramatically

19:01 - Funny Games at Staff Meetings

23:31 - Fights at Staff Meetings

We promise we won’t be as boring as your usual staff meeting as you join us for this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Can saying 'no' actually make you a better teacher?

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From saying "no" to overwork and underappreciated responsibilities, to discussing the harsh financial realities teachers face, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski are FED UP.

From dodging lunch duty like a ninja to telling yourself it’s OKAY to take a mental health day, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski are FED UP with the everyday struggles of balancing work, life, and sanity.

Leslie, Gabe, and Tyler share their funniest stories about first-year teaching nightmares, side hustles (yes, some of us have to work with our students... as bosses), and the art of avoiding unnecessary extra duties. Plus, we stir some drama on why coaching might not be as glamorous as it sounds and how learning to say “no” can actually make you a better teacher.

Listen up as we break down the myth of summers off, why teachers should vent (but wisely!), and the best ways to embrace your teacher tribe. And don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of laughs to get you through those tough days.

Tune in or we’ll assign you extra recess duty!

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