Classroom Brew

65: Oh shit moments, conferences, the first few years of teaching, field trips & experiential learning, being the Teachers' Union Delegate, co-curricular lesson-plans, and meeting with parents. All this and more over a couple (or a few) beers! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Con...

64: RYAN TAKES THE PODCAST ON THE ROAD! Adam D joins Classroom Brew to explain his choice to work at the high school, experiential learning (the field trip class), ESL/ELL (English as Second Language/English Language Learners) students, and the woes of taking over a potentially EXPLOSIVE science lab. All this and more over a couple of beers! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! VIDEO HIGHLIG...

63: Mary and Ryan discuss bouncing back from THE DOOR, Collegial relationships between colleagues, selfish tendencies of teenagers, other problems in schools, and where Mary sees her future going (possibly) outside of education. All this and more over a couple of beers! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.pa...

62: Mary rejoins the podcast to chat about THE DOOR incident and issues in Urban Education inequity. All this and more over a couple of beers! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew Contact:  classroombrew@gmail.com Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook:  http://www.f...

It's Report Card Pickup Day! In this episode (61), we cover suspended fighting teacher Mr. Riley (Maywood Academy, Los Angeles), self-care, the woes and wishes of a teacher when conferencing with a parent, the bigger issues behind students acting out, and the C word: CONSEQUENCES...also "context."  All this and more over a couple of beers! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! VIDEO HIGHLIGHT...

60: Stu, teacher, friend of the show, and band member (Xotic Yeyo) joins Ryan on Classroom Brew to discuss technology in schools, teachers finding an escape from monotony, struggles in Miami v. Chicago education, and "Oh Shit" moments.  All this and more over a couple of beers. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE!...

59. Ryan drinks some "Two Brothers" brewing beer and discusses technology in schools (1:1 tablets), printing issues, intrinsic/extrinsic motivation and his issues with rewards scheduling, Halloween stuff with kids, and entitlement in teens. All this and more over a couple of beers. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRI...

58: Justin and Ryan chat about coaching football, fights in school, "Oh Shit" Moments, and odd teenage behaviors.  All this and more over a couple of beers. (Updated audio 10/25/2018 @ 17:00 CST). VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:  classroombrew@gmail.com Twitter:  http:/...

57: Friend and fellow coach, Justin joins Classroom Brew to discuss the impact and influence of sports (football) and gangs on young kids in the city.  All this and more over a couple of beers. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Check out ILLRICK's Album "Culture Influence vol. 1" Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD!...

It's Episode 56! Ryan discusses proctoring standardized tests, the issue he has with people on Instagram, sticky notes, benefits of working in a small-school community, and updates on video podcast highlights.  All this and more over a couple of beers! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIE...

55: Making her return for the first time since Episode 6, Kimmie, Speech Pathologist and dear friend of the show chats with Ryan about shuffling classroom rosters, Urban Education transfer students, Homecoming, the social burdens of being a Speech Pathologist, and "Oh Shit" Moments. All this and more over a couple of beers! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support...

54: Katy rejoins the podcast to discuss her YouTube channel, the test-taking video she made with Ryan (audio highlights included), and assumptions she has about Ryan as a teacher (having never seen him in action). All this and more over a couple of beers! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Katy's Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF4fm1Lj4FxWI_cr2K...

53: Ryan's take on Ms. G (The Teacher's Lounge Podcast) resigning her position, the Bob Ross teacher meme, consequences for disruptive/rude students, parents getting in the way, and student buy-in.  All this and more over a couple of beers! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD TH...

Ep 52! As we finish year 1 of Classroom Brew, Ryan talks about the podcast, starting a football program from scratch, the viral teacher bathroom quota, yelling at referees at the appropriate time(s), the outlook for Urban Education on the south side, feeling clueless on various Teachers' Union issues early in his career, and some funny stories.  All of this any more over a couple of [not] beers (t...

51: Video Clips available from the "Would Would You Handle It?" Segment!  In this episode, Matt and Ryan divulge some weird Uber/Rideshare stories, graduate school issues/struggles, pass/fail scenarios,  looking up Phish tickets in class? All this and more over a couple of beers! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:  classroom...

50: Stand-up comedy is a lot like teaching. Matt rejoins Classroom Brew for the first time since episode 9 to discuss teacher prep (ACT/GRE), polarizing jokes and reading the room, the relationship between stand-up comedy and teaching, taking feedback, and student motivation.  All this and more over a couple of beers! Support the Show:  https://www.patreon.com/classroombrew SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIE...

Brian (Lazy Teacher Podcast) and Ryan continue their riff on teacher burnout, keeping things fresh as an educator, and excitement as the new schoolyear approaches.  All this and more inside Episode 49 of Classroom Brew! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:  c...

48: The Lazy Teacher Podcast's own Brian P returns to the Podcasting stage after a break to chat with Ryan.  In this episode, the two discuss California summers, taking a break from podcasting, curriculum, teacher blame, a weird lawsuit against California's Department of Education, student demographics, and teacher burnout. Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by be...

47: In this corner!!! Weighing 135 pounds soaking wet...the challenger from Chicago: Tim. Tim dishes on episode 45's cliffhanger on breaking up an epic fight.  Also discussed: teacher vacancies in Ryan's building and more! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:...

46: Peter and Ryan chat about job searching, demonstration lessons, Greek and world liquors, deserts, alternatives to teaching with a teaching degree, re-entering the teaching profession, and more! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Class dismissed. Contact:  classr...

45: Dance for the job! Tim and Ryan discuss job search woes, COACHING vs TEACHING styles, "oh shit" moments, and more! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Chris Ballard's book "One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season" SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Conta...

44: Tim joins the podcast to discuss anti-social archivists (and helpful) archivists, career tracks for history majors, plagiarism, differences between undergraduate students and middle-schoolers, and more! Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:  classroombrew@...

43: Devos' safety commission, catching plagiarism, safety in schools, Advanced Placement (AP) exam timeline discrepencies, "alpha" people in the gym, and advice from FAMOUS PEOPLE!   Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! SPREAD THE WORD! Contact:  classroombrew@gmail.com Twitter:  http...

Weekend Edition: A quick reflection on the podcast's past, present, and future from the show's host. Check out our great bonus content, video episodes, and podcast merch by becoming a patron at  www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Contact: classroombrew@gmail.com https://www.twitter.com/classroombrew https://www.instagram.com/classroombrew https://classroombrew.podbean.com/ iTunes| ApplePodcasts| Spot...

Recent high school graduate Wes joins the podcast to discuss balancing life as a student AND a parent, life after high school, resiliency in life, advice for teachers from a high school student and more! Episode 42 concludes the first set of "Let's Hear from Our Students," but be sure to check out past and future episodes of Classroom Brew on your favorite podcast apps! SUBSCRIBE! RATE & REVIEW! S...