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Send a text Anne is the Community Sales Director at Arbor Terrace of Middletown in New Jersey.  We had a transparent discussion about eldercare and long-term care for our loved ones. Anne is an expert in long-term care and helped us navigate everything from sub-acute care to skilled nursing, hospice, and caretaker compassion fatigue. If you care for someone who needs extensive assistance, this is...

Send a text Need a laugh? Listen to this blast from the past! Kim and Jen talk about school procedures and dumb rules.  Stay Twisted! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachers LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/twistedteacher Contact us via email: Twistedteachers2@gmail.com Instagram : @twisted__teacher; @inked_educator68; @esca...

Send a text This is another great interview with a former administrator, Johnathan Strout. Johnathan discusses all the ins and outs of the job. He has more than 23 years of experience in public education as a teacher, school counselor, director of school counseling, and principal at various levels. He currently serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner for school leaders. Stay Twisted! T wis...

Send a text How's your Sunday? Here's a great episode about what happens at the end of a school year.  Stay Twisted! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachers LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/twistedteacher Contact us via email: Twistedteachers2@gmail.com Instagram : @twisted__teacher; @inked_educator68; @escaping_ed...

Send a text Here we go! In our first episode of March, we delve into Jual Barraza (the wrestler/serial killer). Also, Jen tells us about the bizarre mystery of the Circleville letters. https://allthatsinteresting.com/juana-barraza https://www.cbsnews.com/news/circleville-letters-author-unmask/ T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/Twi...

Send a text In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jake Keiser, the author of Daffodil Hill. Jake's story takes us on a journey from the glitz and glamour of Tampa, Florida, to the peaceful countryside of Mississippi, where she buys a farm on a whim after struggling with anxiety, failed relationships, and a desire for inner peace. As she navigates the challenges of farm life, f...

Send a text Here we go! Listen to see what Kim and Jen think about the book! Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to...

Send a text New episode! Jen and Kim catch up on all the things. Kim's received a letter at work regarding a podcast episode that prompted her to take it down immediately. Do we like Ben more after the Super Bowl ad? What is CCRPI, and how is it used to evaluate teachers? Jen talks about the survey regarding why teachers finally decided to leave education. If you would like to add your story,...

Send a text Kim and Jen do a quick review of The Last Mrs. Parrish . They note the similarities between that book and The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. There is also a prequel to TLMP called The First Shot , which gives Amber's backstory. Please leave us a voice memo with suggestions for our next book. It's in the notes below https://www.amazon.com/Last-Mrs-Parrish-Novel/dp/0062667580 ht...

Send a text This is a great episode! We talk to Dr. Gonzales about her journey in education and administration. Dr. Stacey Gonzales is a teacher, advisor, coach, and consultant. For two decades, Stacey served as an award-winning executive leader in some of the largest school districts in Illinois. Now, Stacey is the founder of SG Creative Connections, where she guides leaders to clarify their expe...

Send a text How's your Sunday? Here's an episode from about a year ago. Enjoy! "It's like you are supposed to do the lettering on a group poster project, but you get home and your markers are dry." Jen talks about her participation in her 'group project' at work. Kim updates us on her dad's move. They discuss the idea of removing AP and Honors classes to ens...

Send a text Hello! Kim and Jen catch up with their middle-aged lives.  They talk about dos and don'ts of interviewing, who is interviewing, and what is highly needed in the world of education.  The new series The Admin Chronicles is starting, and they are planning for more true crime, and a series on taking care of your parents. Stay Twisted! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you!...

Send a text Welcome to the first episode of our new series, The Admin Chronicles. We will be interviewing admin who have left and those who are still in education. Ashley Moore is a Principal of an Elementary / Middle School in Maryland. Her journey to the Principalship began her teaching career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, covering grades 3 through 12 serving as a General and Special Education...

Send a text Tune in! Launching our admin series! Dr. Melissa Groff is a highly experienced education professional with a passion for creating proactive school cultures through the implementation of restorative practices, leadership coaching and mentorship, and job-embedded coaching. Additionally, Dr. Groff’s efforts showcase her strong commitment to mental health support for both students and staf...

Send a text This episode is about as real as they come. We had a great discussion with Kristi about her educational journey. We discussed everything from toxic work environments to taking sick leave and navigating the choppy sea of parent communication.   Leaving the Classroom Podcast and Career Quiz IDOL Academy and instructional design HERE is the link. Leaving the Classroom FREE Resume Template...

Send a text Do you have students who are dealing with 'burnout'? What do we do, and how can we deal with student and teacher burnout? Listen to one of our very popular episodes.   Jen and Kim talk about why people smoke toad venom and that you should never steal your son's edible brownies and feed them to senior citizens (especially if he's a teacher). Also, they give an update...

Send a text Please listen to Misty's story about her time in and out of education. This interview is very real and tells the story of her thoughts about the education system, her role, and how she uses her creative and instructional skills in her new endeavors. https://www.mistykluesner.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistykluesner/ T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us...

Send a text Jen passed her 'stand and deliver' for her new job. It was a lot of work and something to celebrate. Sadly, Kim's former husband has suffered a stroke, and it is devastating to her and her girls. Please send good thoughts their way.  The topic is Snow Plow Parents and online grading. It's an important topic, and one that needs to be addressed. https://www.nytimes.co...

Send a text We had a wonderful and insightful interview with Lauren Greener. She talks about how she became a teacher and her journey out of education.   All about Lauren: I am an innovative leader and brand storyteller with highly developed design skills. My background is in education, where I gained 12 years of classroom experience developing students' language proficiency while embedding c...

Send a text In this episode, Kim talks about her hatred of traffic circles, and Jen attempts to debunk the efficacy of deer whistles. They discuss all the types of parents teachers deal with. Helicopter parents incessantly hover. Lawnmower parents clear the way for their children so they never need to problem-solve. Kim created the Wack a Mole parent who pops up out of nowhere and then disappears,...

Send a text Here is another great interview! Courtney is a dedicated and enthusiastic licensed educator, consultant, and business professional with nine years of experience in multiple K-12 academic environments.  We talk about Courtney's journey from education to Ed Tech.  If you are ready to make a change, tune in to this series and to Courtney's story.  T wisted Teachers Podcast wants...

Send a text This episode is just what we need to get back inot the swing of things.... This one is coming in hot with the cell phones in the classroom discussion. Why aren't parents supporting teachers? Why are people attacking teachers for asking for cellphone policy support? Kim and Jen review some salty comments on Kim's Tik Tok and some solutions from Jen's Linkedin poll. There&...

Send a text Lindsey tells us her story about her life as a teacher and the obstacles she overcame during a difficult time.  She gives great advice on what not to do if you are a teacher trying to transition.  It may be a holiday, but it's also a time for reflection if you need a life outside the classroom. and don't know where to start. Happy Holidays https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-...

Send a text Happy Holidays! It's time for some true crime Twisted Teacher Style.  In the early hours of Christmas Day in 1945, a devastating fire destroyed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. However, five of the Sodder children were nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches and investigations, their fate remains unknown. Belle Gunness, a Norwegian immigrant, is infamous for her al...

Send a text We had a great time interviewing Melissa and learning about her journey in education and beyond. She tells her story about her teaching experience and when she realized it was time to move outside the classroom. If you are thinking about changing your career, listen to the episode for some encouragement and advice on how to get started. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissachappy / T wis...