Classroom Brew

265: So this year got off to a weird start... let's talk about it! Also discussed: some updates and a cringey look back at a demo lesson Ryan attempted when interviewing for his first teaching job. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

264: Best year everrrrrrr... (All teacher pep talks are for entertainment purposes only). Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

263: The frustration of how teachers are ranked by subject, career changes, under-utilized school buildings, over-utilized teachers, teacher loan forgiveness, the teacher shortage, the 4-day school week: what better cure for the end-of-summer blues than Classroom Brew?! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email: ...

262: Lish rejoins the podcast to share her story and talk about her decision to move on from a toxic school/work environment. This is definitely a huge one for anyone who may be in a similar situation. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Lish's Insta:  www.instagram.com/lishcromwell TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.co...

261: Do you tell your students you're a first year teacher? Do free/reduced lunch students deserve better? Are schools' tactics on addressing texting/drinking and driving too aggressive? Is it really a shock that teachers fund most of their classrooms? We cover all this and more on this week's episode! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.ins...

260: This pep talk's topic: teachers taking a sick day—and all the hard work that it requires... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

259: Everything from mass-resignations and student loans, to poorly-run professional development and horrible coworkers: let's get real about toxicity in our schools/working environments. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

258: Since enrollment and recruitment is all on our minds, check out this week's Teacher Pep Talk! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

257: In this episode, we look at some teacher burnout and career-alternative advice, how some districts are penalizing teachers for leaving, a CPS admin/principal facing fraud charges (fraudmin), and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

256: Michael Fleming joins the show to talk teaching, favorite memories from teaching, doing voice over work, the decision to leave teaching, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

255: We've all seen the movie at this point, so there are no spoilers... Let's also discuss the end-of-year woes, fiascoes, frustrations, and graduation. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

254: This week's Teacher Pep Talk covers every teacher's favorite topic: Summer Break. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

253: The year is winding down, finals are coming to a close, Splenda packets are being distributed, teachers are getting summer jobs, and some kids are not on track to graduate.  Ball's in your court, parents... Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

252: This week's TPT covers the #1 most annoying question—especially at the end of the school year... Check out the video version on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ALsecvRaN3c   Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

251:  Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com

250: This week's Teacher Pep Talk is on Meetings! Click the link below to listen to our contest submission and cast your vote! Help us out and listen to our ad in Podbean's latest contest:  https://blog.podbean.com/podbean-announces-the-finalists-for-the-start-advertising-on-podcasts-contest-for-2022/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.inst...

249: Shoutout to Podbean for selecting us for the Top-10 in their contest! Check out our contest submission and cast your vote!! (link below). In this episode we talk about this year's PITIFUL "Teacher Appreciation Week" (including Lori Lightfoot's "heartfelt" message to teachers), we take a quiz to find out Which Abbott Elementary Teacher Ryan is, Comment Hero(es) of the Week, the audacity of som...

248: In this 4th teacher pep talk, we tackle the beloved "Parent-Teacher Conferences." Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com Start your podcast and get one month free: www.podbean.com/classroombrew  

247: A couple big announcements in this episode, the many fights before and after break, hungover kindergarteners, the "what can I do in the next 30 seconds to fix my grade" question, a Comment Hero of the Week, the debate over a good/bad teacher versus a good/bad coworker, locking up phones, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.ins...

246: We've got another teacher pep talk, but let's also talk about sketchiness in CPS, our Teacher Cliches, and much much more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com Start your podcast and get one month free: www.podbean.com/classroombrew  

245: This week's short episode has a little wrap-up from Ryan's hell week and a laugh-out-loud motivational segment on ending teacher guilt during Spring Break. Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/classroombrew   Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com Start your podcast and get one month free...

244: Let's talk about odd morning drive-thru choices, some Weird Student Questions, Shaq Ed. D, a follow-up to last week's Teacher Clichés, some hilariously spot-on teacher inspiration, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/classroombrew   Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com Start...

243: In this episode, we discuss an uncomfortable talent show, our Comment Hero of the Week, some field trip woes, thanks to the bus driver, some cliche statements from teachers, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/classroombrew   Email:  classroombrew@gmail.com Start your po...

242: Workouts at 5AM are brutal, but a lifesaver for a teacher... Let's address Professional Development (PD) No-no's, building relationships with students, parent conference moments for teachers, the crazy things kids will say to teachers, a follow-up on resilience, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/...

241: Shaq has an Ed. D?! Shoutout to Shaq. Also discussed: students fighting over AirPods, frustrating freshmen, masking updates in CPS, summer school plans, adult follow-through issues in schools, observation moments, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/classroombrew   Email...