Christine’s “in the news” brings forward the recent case of a teacher in Florida that wins a state teaching award, and then follows up by hitting a student who publicly challenges her on racism, due to the teacher’s use of the “n-word” in class. Join the gang as they try to unpack and make sense of a teacher’s actions that are so completely irrational and absurd, that it demands to be ridiculed.

Recovered from the “critical thinking shock and awe” brought forth by Dr. N. K. Mandela (the other lesser-known Mandela), The Insubordinate Teacher gang discuss their varied experiences with COVID-19 and the manner in with educational institutions, government, students and teachers responded to one of the most unique challenges to Western formal schooling.

With a concerted effort to make sure The Insubordinate Teacher takes an impartial, unbiassed attitude (no copyright infringement) towards the global field of Education, we introduce Dr. Nelson K. Mandela – the other, lesser-known Mandela – to bring his counterview, in a segment called, “The Independent Thinker”. Join the crew as they attempt to ride the libertarian wave of N. K. Mandela’s critical approach to major issues facing the field of Education, starting with “COVID-19” (air quotes by insistence of Dr. N. K. Mandela).

In this episode we introduce the segment, “Dave’s Hot Takes”, and we start off straight out of the gates with David taking us down a truther conspiracy hole of brainwashing, Lizard people overlords and the possibility that your standardized curriculum may be directly linked to Bigfoot’s secret living arrangements with Elvis! After this podcast, you will never be able to approach pre-packaged curriculum the same way again.

The Insubordinate Teacher gang take a page out of the old standard model of course delivery, and hand out a syllabus explaining the podcast. This first episode will bring back fond memories of making your way through snow, wind, and rain (while missing work) to get to your first mandatory class, only to be told that the course outline has already been emailed to you and will be discussed in the next class. Enjoy!