In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur podcast, hosts Amanda and Jess have a coffee chat where they discuss personal and business-related topics. They talk about the importance of staying in touch with teachers' needs and struggles, the ranking system on Teachers Pay Teachers, and the need for change in our educational system.
Amanda's Podcast: Empower Students Now
Jess's Podcast: Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
Introduction [00:00:02] Amanda and Jess introduce the coffee chat and explain what it entails.
Discussion of Tiger King [00:01:42] Amanda and Jess discuss the Netflix series "Tiger King" and its portrayal of the underground wild animal zoo culture.
Jess's Spring Break and Big Magic [00:02:20] Jess shares what she did during her spring break and how she implemented the ideas from the book "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Follow-up on Coaching Call Episodes [00:04:26] Amanda and Jess follow up on their previous coaching call episodes and discuss how they have implemented the advice given.
Discussion on Top Teachers Pay Teachers Products [00:07:16] Jess and Amanda discuss the ratings and popularity of top Teachers Pay Teachers products and the importance of staying in touch with teachers' needs and struggles.
Teacher Pay Teachers Ranking [00:09:56] Discussion about how Teacher Pay Teachers ranks products based on sales, ratings, and keywords.
Staying in Touch with Teaching World [00:11:00] Ways to stay connected with the teaching world, such as being in Facebook groups and maintaining friendships with colleagues.
Taking a Year Off and Business Struggles [00:13:56] The challenges of taking a year off from teaching to homeschool a child with special needs and the struggles of running a business.
Writing About Passionate Topics [00:16:31] Desire to write about topics that are personally important, such as social justice and equity in education, rather than just writing for keywords and sales.
Blaming Students vs. System [00:19:18] Discussion on the problem of teachers blaming students for issues in the education system and the need for systemic change.