Happy New Year from your favorite teacher besties! Join the convo while we talk about how to head into the second semester of this school year with purpose, passion, and power

The break is here, but listen… rest don’t just happen by accident. In this episode, Brandyn and Beth talk about how teachers can use the holidays to actually reset — not just sleep, stress, and then slide back into school like nothing happened. We’re breaking down real rest, real joy, and real prep for that test-heavy stretch waiting on the other side of January, all with the care and cultural clarity our educator fam deserves.

Brandyn and Beth are back in the parking lot, answering the questions teachers really wanna ask — the ones you whisper to your work bestie before the bell rings. From classroom chaos to shaky mentorship to figuring out where your actual life fits around this job, we’re tackling it all with humor, honesty, and a whole lotta love for our educator fam. If you’ve ever needed a little encouragement, a little clarity, or just a “girl, SAME,” this one’s for you.

You know that feeling when Sunday hits and your body’s at brunch but your brain’s already grading papers? 😩 Yeah… that’s the Sunday Scaries. In this episode, we talk about how to quiet that anxious Sunday energy with real, doable prep tips and wellness practices that don’t require a personality transplant. Because rest is revolutionary — even before Monday.

What if that “classroom management issue” isn’t about the kids at all — but about you? 👀 This week, Brandyn and Beth chop it up with Dr. Erica Benjamin Williams about the fine line between managing a classroom and managing your own triggers. We’re talking bias, cultural awareness, and what it really takes to build a space where students (and teachers) can actually breathe, learn, and thrive.

You ever been running on fumes, but still grading papers like your life depends on it? Same. This episode, we’re unpacking how teachers — especially Black educators — hold it down for everybody else while trying to keep our own minds right. Trigger warning: we talk grief and suicidal thoughts with care and honesty.

First-year teaching is already wild, but doing it during the pandemic? That’s a whole other story. Tune in as we laugh through the Wi-Fi fails, side-eyes, and real talk about what it meant to hold it down for students online — glitches and all.

Special Guest: Kathryn Black

This week’s episode dives into the importance of teacher wellness. Beth (mom) and Brandyn (daughter) are back with their special brand of humor and hard truths to help melanated educators become better equipped for the education field. We know that teaching is more than a job-it is a calling! But in order to pour into students, teachers must first take care of themselves. From stress management setting boundaries, we’re talking all things self-care and wellness for educators. Because at the end of the day, teacher wellness isn’t optional-it’s essential! A portion of this episode is sponsored by Discover Black Savannah. Learn about the rich African American culture that is alive and well in Savannah, GA by by checking this website for more information. www.blksav.com

For the culture, for the classroom, for the teachers. Get to know your hosts, Brandyn and Beth, on the very first episode of This Ain't On The Test!