Teachers Like Us

On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss the academic and emotional pressure students are under as they are trying to understand not  just what they want to learn, but how they learn. They also discuss the tragic incident that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Support the show

Most teachers have their calendars set to countdown to the end of the school year by now; but in Ontario, EQAO standardized testing is taking place. Tune into the this week's episode as Alyssa and Andre share their thoughts on why testing 8 year old students is not the best way to support ministry initiatives.  Support the show

So students are getting arrested for their croppy crop tops now? On this week's episode Alyssa and Andre revisit the dress code debate. Tune in as they dive into questions around how clothing is deemed acceptable, is there are way to have no dress code and still establish boundaries and who are dress codes usually penalizing.  Support the show

SUNS OUT GUNS OUT! As the weather gets warmer, the expressive style choices of students can have the playground look like a Bel-Air mansion pool party. Join Alyssa and Andre on this week's episode as they question the need for dress codes in schools.  Support the show

There is 2 months left in the school year and burnout is slowly creeping back in. In trying to keep spirits up and moral high in your school building can people find you to be "too much"? Tune in as Alyssa and Andre as they examine the feeling of being unappreciated and maybe taking up too much space in the school. Support the show

Do teachers that focus on building relationships find it difficult to create boundaries? Should note taking periods be abandoned? Do "Pinterest Teachers" lack the ability to actually teach?  These questions and more are answered as Alyssa and Andre unpack the differences between old and new school teaching practises. Support the show

Were you seen as a "cool kid" when you were in middle school? How does your "what makes a cool kid" criteria match up to today's middle school "cool kid"? Alyssa and Andre tackle these questions and more in this episode that is rooted in building connections with the students in your building. Support the show

Alyssa and Andre have built this podcast on giving their listeners a behind the scene look into the minds of teachers and the day to day inner workings of a school building. "It's Real Teachers. Real Talk". But can "Real Talk" actually be gossip? Tune in as Alyssa and Andre share their thoughts on teacher gossip. Support the show

Could you be a principal? Join Alyssa and Andre as they wrestle with a question that so many teachers are faced with as they grow and look for the next steps in their education education. Support the show

Teachers are leaving the profession, qualified teachers are scared to come into the building and teacher morale is at an all time low. Join Alyssa and Andre as they unpack some of the reasons that have caused the current world wide teacher shortage. Support the show

On this week's episode Alyssa and Andre unpack some topics outside of the teaching the world. This is Teachers Like Us "After Hours". It's Real Teachers. Real Talk. Support the show

Alyssa and Andre are in different variations of vacation mode for this episode. Tune in as they discuss the new mask mandates and Covid-19 restrictions that are being lifted when they return to school after March Break. Support the show

Spring Break is approaching! However, this also means that Young Love Fever is in the air. Tune in to this weeks episode as Alyssa and Andre breakdown tips for teachers, students and parents as we all navigate the nuances of relationships. Support the show

Alyssa and Andre are usually big advocates of building relationships with the students in your classroom and school. But, what happens when the student doesn't want to have relationship with you? Can a relationship be repaired after a student tries to physically fight you? Or tell stories about you? Tune in as they discuss the challenges that come with building student.-teacher relationships....

On this week's episode of Alyssa and Andre tackle one of the traumatic parts of teaching; teacher burnout. Make sure to answer our interactive question on the Instagram post that goes with this weeks lesson. Support the show

To wrap up episode 5, Alyssa and Andre get into some of the underlying issues that lead to the false fire alarms, fight clubs and broken bones at their school.  Also in this episode, Andre and Alyssa discuss the benefits of bringing music and other forms of media into the classroom to improve the vibe of class and the learning experience of the students. Support the show

On this week's episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre discuss the shock waves that are felt as a school transitions from one administration to another. Tune in as they unpack the many ways students try to test the limits and how investigations in a middle school are resolved. Support the show

The Freedom Convoy Protest has been at the centre of news coverage in Canada as truckers protest against  COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Some how, a rightful protest has given some the confidence to fly confederate flags, wear red M.C.G.A. hats and engage in other overtly racist activity. Tune in as Alyssa and Andre unpack the issues that arise when you call out racism on social media. Support the...

On this episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre voice their dilemma of being teacher, parent and colleague to the teachers of their children. Curriculum delivery, building positive student relationships and all the grey areas in between are challenging areas all teachers face; but that's what WE get paid to do.  Support the show

On this episode of Teachers Like Us, Alyssa and Andre are back recording in the classroom. Join them as they unpack the news on high school exams being cancelled due to another pandemic school year. They also get into interview tips for teachers and the cancellation of the EQAO standardized test for grade 9 students. Support the show

After (another) long hiatus, Andre and Alyssa are back with a new season of Teachers Like Us! Tune in as they discuss their new positions, reshaping the culture around "being in trouble" as a student and why they are so excited to be back in the school building after another pandemic school shutdown. Support the show

Alyssa and Andre have been given a boost of energy and are amped as they await the 2021 school year. Find out why on this episode of Teachers Like Us.  Support the show

On this episode of T.L.U Alyssa and Andre share their thoughts on what the report card means in a pandemic; it means nothing (*Spoiler*). They also discuss their COVID-19 vaccine experiences. Support the show

On this episode of T.L.U Alyssa and Andre confront the mental health challenges that come as teachers enter the final weeks of the school year. They also provide  a teacher's perspective on the Derek Chauvin verdict. It's real teachers, real talk!  Support the show

Alyssa and Andre have reunited! On this episode the duo discusses mix messaging from the government about the safety of schools in Ontario, along with providing their perspective on the news that teachers are now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination. Support the show