Classroom Brew

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...

102: (Airdropped Porn Episode Reunion!) Peter and Diana rejoin Classroom Brew since the first episode to discuss weird LinkedIn requests, if Lincoln jokes are 'too soon,' patience levels for adults and students, if Frats are appropriating Greek culture, what kind of students they were, hopes for the new school year, a good problem to have with motivated students, IMPOSTER SYNDROME, and who would p...

101: Ryan's got a dilemma and he's putting up the teacher bat signal.  Listen and advise him on said dilemma...please.  Also discussed: seeing students during the summer, autocorrect fails, moving out and preparing for the start of the school year!  All this and more over not enough beers on this week's episode of Classroom Brew! Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classro...

It's Episode 100! There's a teaching world without planning AND grading?! Barb rejoins the podcast to discuss teacher vacancies, substitute teacher life, resource discrepancies, heart-warming stories as a substitute teacher, and the Banana-Free teacher situation.  All this and more over a couple drinks. Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver  or  https://...

99: A drunken take on kindergarten cop in day-to-day life, a 10-year-old's dropped charges for playing dodgeball, the PENCIL DEBATE, and comparing baseball commentators to handling off-task conversations in class.  All this and too many Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions over WAY TOO MANY beers. Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver  or  https://drizly.sj...

98: You'll hear about Indiana teachers becoming school bus drivers, summer school life as a teacher, coaching a team with poor attendance, and student-athletes on house arrest.  All this and more over a couple drinks! Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver  or  https://drizly.sjv.io/classroombrew   FULL Video Podcast EPISODE:  bit.ly/anklemonitor Be sure...

97: Erin joins Ryan and Adam D to discuss the end of the school year, her resignation and moving away, becoming a music teacher, odd forms of teacher payment, Adam and Erin's woes with an instructional coach, "missing" students during breaks, and the stigma of South-Side Chicago schools Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver  or  https://drizly.sjv.io/cla...

96: Rob sits down to discuss coping and bouncing back after being shot, overcoming adversity, finding his rock to get through, finding a balance with work and school, and advice for teachers.  All this and much much more on the final episode of the Student Series (All Student Series episodes do NOT feature alcohol). Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver...

95: Devin's long-awaited Student Series episode is here!  In this episode, Devin and Mr. F discuss starting weightlifting club and a football team, male role models and father figures, football bloopers caught on film, and life after high school.  All this and more on this week's episode! (All Student Series episodes do NOT feature alcohol). Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bi...

Student Series 2019 continues on! Ep 94: Pedro joins the podcast to talk about balancing work and high school, life after high school, motivating people in his life, and so much more on Episode 94! (All Student Series episodes do NOT feature alcohol). Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  bit.ly/classroombrewdeliver  or  https://drizly.sjv.io/classroombrew   Be sure to check out pa...

The Student Series continues with Myron.  Ep 93: Myron chats with Mr. F on a number of topics including staying motivated in his senior year, overcoming adversity, and living on the South Side of Chicago. Note: the Student Series is obviously non-alcoholic. Alcohol Delivery from Drizly: Get $5 off your order!  https://drizly.sjv.io/classroombrew   Be sure to check out past and future episodes feat...

92: The Student Series continues with Brittany, who sits down to discuss disliking your high school upon arriving, social circles and behavior issues in the classroom, recognizing when teachers are just there to get paid, Adobe Youth Voices, and the importance of MEMES.  All this and much much more on this episode! (Note: ALL Student Series episodes are non-alcoholic...duh). EXCLUSIVE Content:  ww...

2019 Student Series! In this non-alcoholic episode (duh) of Classroom Brew, Mr. F brings the mics back into the classroom to hear from seniors Sheridan and Taija to talk about senioritis, motivation, advice for younger students and teachers, alike, as well as the perils and benefits of co-Captaincies on the Dance team.  Be sure to check out past and future episodes featuring students on your favor...