Classroom Brew

127: Behind the scenes for the intro song AND the full VIDEO podcast available on Patreon!  Ryan talks about the transition from semester 1 to semester 2, what makes a Professional Development (PD) great, and SPAM EMAILS that are sent to teachers. Support the show and access EXCLUSIVE content:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com Social Media: @Cl...

126: Hallie calls in to discuss Teachers Pay Teachers, the realities of running Professional Development, and the things that a Speech-Language Pathologist wants YOU to know.  Also discussed: Hallie's upcoming Podcast debut and her interesting classroom situation... For exclusive content and/or to support the show, visit  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Interact with the show!  classroombrew...

125: Matt and Ryan have a drunken discussion on idealism vs. realism in low performing schools (including failed Restorative Justice implementation) and the woes of "teaching from the hip" with current events. Support the show and/or access EXCLUSIVE content:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com Social Media: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Ryan's Podca...

124: Ryan's students claim he sounds like Joe Goldberg from "You."  Also covered: a bit about end of the semester stuff, staff outings, and important updates to the Patreon!  Video episode available to Patrons; visit  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com Social Media: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Ryan's Podcast Appearances:  www.podchaser.com/creators...

123: Travis Arroyo joins the podcast to talk about coaching, getting back into the swing of the school year in 2020, Special Education for non-traditional students, life lessons that are learned through sports, and the potential for Travis to start his own podcast.  All this and more over a couple beers and a nice glass of whiskey! Travis on Instagram: @arroyotravis Interact with the show! Send a...

122: Matt and Ryan reunite to talk about public [prude] teacher personas, Matt's decision to leave his teacher preparation program, his blog and podcast, "pushing" students through school, small but impactful moments, SHOWING your level of education in your actions--not just on a piece of paper, and the mental health day conundrum. All this and more on this week's episode! Share YOUR experiences:...

121: It's officially ass-kissing season for teachers. Ugh... Ryan discusses the backlash of having a podcast, "true fans," low attendance turnout on make-up school days (due to the teacher strike), awful 2020 [minutes late] punctuality from students, commuting home from work with little sleep, and the dreaded "ass-kissing season."  All this and more on this week's episode! Share YOUR experiences:...

120: Everything from temporary [nightmare] classrooms, to student versus staff games, mental health day guilt, professional development qualms, and teachers with egos. Ryan covers all this and much more! Welcome to 2020! Give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts for a shoutout! Send us a voice recording!  classroombrew@gmail.com Social Media: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Ryan's Podcast Appearance...

119: Due to the poor timing of our weekly episode release and a desire to spend more time with friends and family, here is Ryan's brief farewell to 2019.  See you in 2020 with Episode 120! Give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts for a shoutout! Send us a voice recording!  classroombrew@gmail.com Social Media: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Ryan's Podcast Appearances:  www.podchaser.com/creators/r...

118: Lish Cromwell and Ryan chat about changing schools after the school year has already begun, taking over a classroom from an awful human being, establishing trust and useful life skills for students, school districts that are "on schedule," the trouble with substitutes, and more! Give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app for a shoutout! Send us a voice recordin...

117: Shoutouts to two of our amazing listeners on this episode! Ryan also sits down to test out a different microphone while talking about low attendance on the first strike make-up day (the day before Thanksgiving) and the possible excuses given by teachers and students, alike.  No judgment! Give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app for a shoutout! Send us a voice...

116: Paul France (@Paul_Emerich) sits down to drink and chat about workplace discrimination toward LGBTQ teachers, the positive and negative influence of social media, and the difference that teacher autonomy can make. Paul on Instagram: @Paul_Emerich Check out Paul's book:  https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Personalized-Learning-Restoring-Classrooms/dp/1544360665 Send us a voice recording and hav...

115: Ryan's former co-teacher from his student teaching days, Lise, joins the podcast! In this episode, Lise offers her list of things she Misses and Doesn't Miss.  The two also talk about treating Special Education teachers equally, when "leaving" the classroom was the right decision for her, all about her job working with college students on executive skills, and what "Bubbly Pups" is, and teach...

114: Rayanna and Ryan talk about career changes, high-needs schools, the revolving door of students transferring schools, gaming the system on grading, the Florida teacher that was fired over not giving students 50% for missing assignments, and parental involvement (or lack thereof). All this and more over a couple beers/coffees!  Thanks again to Rayanna (@rayannamay) for reaching out to be on the...

113: An alcohol-induced opinion on the make-up dates due to the teacher strike, a say-it-with-me segment in Ryan's message to the board of education, and a classroom pet that Ryan didn't anticipate...or invite...  All this and more over a couple drinks! Send us a video/audio message to be featured on the show or reach out to do an episode with Ryan!  Give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts o...

112: Vanessa (@a_broadinpoland) chats about teaching ESL online and in person to children and adults around the world, "America Day" and differences between global and American education, handling misbehaved adult students, and her upcoming children's book.  Be sure to give us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts for a Shoutout! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Email us:  classroombr...

111: Mallory calls the podcast to discuss the bullshit of jumping through teacher education hoops, the woes of being a substitute teacher, and pencil-stab tattoos. Give us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts for a Shoutout! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Email us:  classroombrew@gmail.com Twitter & Instagram: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Mr. F's (Ryan's) appearances on other Podcasts...

110: Some thoughts on the Chicago Teachers Union STRIKE in 2019, support/non-support on the picket line, and other strike-related thoughts. Get on the RIGHT foot, Lightfoot! Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts for a Shoutout! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Email us:  classroombrew@gmail.com Twitter & Instagram: @ClassroomBrew  Check out Mr. F's (Ryan's) appearances on other Podca...

109: Ryan discusses feeling like a time-cop, updates on a classroom therapy dog, the Chicago teachers' strike, and tears of school zone speed limits.  Also featured: Shoutouts to Instagram fans and Apple Podcast reviewers!  All this and more on this week's episode.  Thanks for all the support of the show!  Shoutout to Devin and Mike from "Crying in My Car, A Podcast for Teachers." Check out our gr...

108: October Senior Ditch Days, doubling his class load while waiting for the new teacher to start, a decisive win for the football team, and PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PRODUCERS DOING STUDENT MUSIC VIDEOS (...so that's where he went after I wrote him a hall pass...), and the potential for a classroom service dog?! Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts for a Shoutout!! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/cla...

107: Brian rejoins [and almost dies on] the podcast to discuss the potential Chicago Public Schools Teacher Strike, protest slogans, the teacher-hiring process, RECYCLED education initiatives, and if you can be fired for multiple-choice answer options.  All this and more over a few drinks! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, podcast merch, and more by becoming a patron at  www.patre...

106: Brian Q joins the podcast to talk about high school memories, Brian's music writing past, the possible end of The Lazy Teacher Podcast, educational television today versus twenty years ago, patience, remembering favorite teachers, and how co-workers in education address each other.  All this and much more over quite a few beers! Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcast app!...

105: Ryan's career update means he has to search for a Social Studies teacher...fast.  Jump on this journey through his mind as he goes through resumes.  Also discussed: is the new Spanish teacher Teddy Ruxpin? All this and more over a couple of BEARS... we mean BEERS... Link to FULL video episode:  https://youtu.be/N95NcJ4KpVI   Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcast app! EXC...

104: Week two has been a rough one...but not for the reasons you'd expect.  This episode is going to be a bit different.  Thank you all for supporting the podcast, reaching out, being a positive influence in a student's life, and for being you.  See you next week with our regular scheduled programming!  

103: Mr. F's take on 'Professional Development' (PD) for teachers during the week before the first day of school.  Also discussed: moving from the south to north side, first day of school stuff, and student rappers (hey, what?).  All this and more over a couple of much needed beers!  RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST! EXCLUSIVE Content:  www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check out Mr. F's (Ryan's) appearanc...