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Here is our episode on teacher sick leave. We are in the season of needing sick days. Does any of it sound familiar?


What happens when you take a sick day? Well, buckle up and listen to these stories from teachers about how they were treated when they took sick days or had babies.
Jen's poll on LinkedIn and Kim's latest TikTok blew up with stories about this. These are real and unbelievable. I think we can do better. Does your school have a sub-plan plan to help teachers who can't write plans from a hospital bed?
Stay Twisted and be NICE!

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Join us for an 'express' book chat...

Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden.

In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees…and a collection of precious “butterflies”―young women who have been kidnapped and intricately tattooed to resemble their namesakes. Overseeing it all is the Gardener, a brutal, twisted man obsessed with capturing and preserving his lovely specimens.

When the garden is discovered, a survivor is brought in for questioning. FBI agents Victor Hanoverian and Brandon Eddison are tasked with piecing together one of the most stomach-churning cases of their careers. But the girl, known only as Maya, proves to be a puzzle herself.

As her story twists and turns, slowly shedding light on life in the Butterfly Garden, Maya reveals old grudges, new saviors, and horrific tales of a man who’d go to any length to hold beauty captive. But the more she shares, the more the agents have to wonder what she’s still hiding…

https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Garden-Collector-Dot-Hutchison/dp/1503934713

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Happy Halloween!

Jen tells us about the Bell Witch The Bell Witch, also known as the Bell Witch Haunting, centers around the Bell family, particularly John Bell and his daughter Betsy. The family began experiencing a series of strange and terrifying events, including strange noises, physical attacks, and the disturbing voice of the entity.

The Bell Witch remains a chilling unsolved mystery, with theories ranging from a poltergeist to a malevolent spirit.

 Giulia Tofana was an Italian woman who lived during the 17th century, and she had a secret double life. She was a skilled alchemist who, for reasons unknown, decided to put her talents to deadly use.

Many women in her time, trapped in abusive marriages or desperate situations, sought out Giulia's deadly elixir as a means of escape. The poison offered them a way to break free from their oppressors.

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http://bellwitch.org/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/giulia-tofana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IoJBV29zMg

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Have you heard different philosophies regarding grading? Where do you stand on taking off points for late work? What do you think about remediation and test retakes? Kim and Jen discuss all of these topics concerning grading and much more.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4QVcghKsGY

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Jen talks about the various ways that witches were convicted of witchcraft. If you floated in the water, you were a witch. If you sank, you weren't a witch, but hopefully, someone would pull you up before drowning.
Kim talks about the stories behind the Conjuring movies. She tells the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren and how they fought demonic presences in the Perron and Hodgson family homes.

Sources:

• https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches
• https://www.history.com/news/beyond-salem-6-lesser-known-witch-trials
• https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/witch-trials-21st-century
• https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests
• The Conjuring True Story: Bathsheba Sherman's History Explained (screenrant.com)
• Inside the Real Story that Inspired the Conjuring 2 (people.com)
• Audio of the spirit of Bill Wilkens speaking through 11-year-old Janet
• The True Story Of The Conjuring: The Perron Family & Enfield Haunting (allthatsinteresting.com)

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If you need a mental boost or some works of validation, tune in to this episode.

After working 11 years as a language teacher and transitioning into the EdTech world, Nicki became a therapist.

If you or anyone you know is looking for a dynamic and empathetic therapist passionate about the human capacity for positive change, consider a 15-minute free consultation to see if Nicki would be a good fit for your growth journey.

https://acecounselinggroup.com/therapists/nicki-padron/

"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." – Tori Amos

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Hello Twisted Listeners!
Here is a catch-up/gossip edition of the Twisted Teachers Podcast. Kim talks about her ongoing work on becoming a rowing coach without all the criticism. They talk about the kindergarten teacher who gave melatonin to her kindergarten class. Jlo is jelly about Jen Garner's relationship with Ben, and Pinkett proposes a puzzling narrative about her and Will. Also, Kim is researching the benefits of Castor Oil...more to come.

• https://abc7chicago.com/melatonin-humble-texas-tx-special-education/13894051/
• https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2860661/jennifer-lopez-demands-ben-affleck-jennifer-garner/
• https://people.com/jada-pinkett-smith-breaks-silence-marriage-oscars-slap-more-exclusive-8349700
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/castor-oil

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Spooky Season Express Lane-

Jen talks about the  Hinterkaifeck Murders that occurred in Germany in 1922. The Gruber family, consisting of Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria, Viktoria's children Cäzilia and Josef, and the maid Maria Baumgartner, lived on a remote farm in Hinterkaifeck. The Hinterkaifeck Murders remain a famous unsolved case in Germany's criminal history. The farm was demolished in 1923, but the memory of the crime persists, and it has inspired numerous books, articles, and documentaries.

Kim delves into another older crime, The Kate Webster murder.  It is a historical murder case that took place in London in 1879. Kate Webster, an Irish domestic servant, was at the center of this crime. Kate Webster murdered her employer, Julia Martha Thomas, a widow. The murder occurred in Thomas's home in Richmond, a suburb of London. Webster used an axe to kill Thomas and then dismembered her body.

• https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-hinterkaifeck-murders-germanys-oldest-unsolved-massacre-17dea740e031
• https://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/webster.html

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We had a great time talking to Jessica Shelley, EdTech Founder & CEO | Future of Learning and Education | Dailies- Earliest detection and fix for learning gaps

She is a former public school teacher, mom of 5, and on a mission to revolutionize education through technology 📚💻. Read below for her intro:

🚀 EdTech Visionary: I'm the proud co-founder of Dailies, an exciting online education platform that brings the magic of learning right to your screen (school, home, or on the go). At Dailies, we believe that every learner deserves a unique, engaging, and personalized learning experience. Our platform is all about providing transparency so parents, teachers, and even students can be in complete control of their educational destiny.

🎓 Bridging the Gap: Having spent years in the traditional classroom setting, I witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by both students and educators. The outdated systems, the cookie-cutter curriculums—the frustration was real. With Dailies, we're breaking down barriers and bridging the gap between innovation and quality education. We are reimagining the way we learn, grow, and excel together! 🚀

📢 Advocate for Change: When it comes to education, I'm not just a teacher; I'm a vocal advocate for change! I'm on a mission to reshape the future of education, and I refuse to settle for less than what our children deserve. With a relentless drive for improvement, I'm fiercely advocating for education innovation and change that ACTUALLY works. We can no longer afford to stick to the "old ways" when our students' success is on the line.

💡 Making Learning Meaningful and Engaging: Who said learning can't be fun? Not me! I believe in infusing joy and excitement into every lesson and interaction, along with cultivating a support system around every learner. They deserve to have someone cheering them on for their successes and who will be there when they need help. Providing tools to make learning transparent and accessible, is what I’m all about 🎉

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-shelley/

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In this episode, we explore a haunting unsolved murder case, delve into the vibrant Mexican celebration of El Día de los Muertos, and journey around the globe to uncover burial rituals from different cultures. Prepare to be intrigued and enlightened.

Jen discusses the tragic and unsolved murder of Martha Moxley, a case that has haunted investigators for decades. Martha Moxley, a 15-year-old from Greenwich, Connecticut, was brutally murdered in 1975. Her case remained unsolved for over 25 years.

They delve into the vibrant and deeply spiritual Mexican tradition of El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.

Kim and Jen embark on a global journey to discover burial rituals and customs from various cultures worldwide.

Happy Spooky Season and STAY TWISTED!

https://www.oxygen.com/murder-and-justice-the-case-of-martha-moxley
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead
https://www.everplans.com/articles/funeral-burial-rituals-from-around-the-world

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