Andrea Forcum

How To Survive The Classroom

As we all know, an educator’s career is one of prestige, respect, and authority.  Just kidding.  Sure, there are lesson plans and inspirational posters. Book reports and detentions. But nobody tells you it’s also parents brawling in the parking lot, students unleashing live crickets during finals, and getting evaluated for “running a tight ship” while the ceiling literally leaks onto your head. Hosted by Andrea Forcum (aka @Educator Andrea on TikTok, former high school teacher and current professor at Indiana State University), How to Survive the Classroom is part advice column, part survival...

Author

Andrea Forcum

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.podcasterandrea.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Free Snacks with Carey Arensberg 13.06.2024

On this week's episode "Free Snacks", I had an inspiring chat with Carey Arensberg! She shares the heartwarming story behind her Care Closet, opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how an earlier diagnosis could have changed things, and discusses the challenges of navigating social media. Plus, hear about some of the weirdest items she's ever had to confiscate in her career! —...

Historically Hot Gossip with Lauren Cella 06.06.2024

On this week's episode "Historically Hot Gossip", I spoke with the amazing Lauren Chela! Discover how she transforms history lessons with storytelling, her memorable experience at Disney's Abe Lincoln exhibit, and her journey from subbing for two years to becoming a full-fledged teacher. Plus, don't miss the hilarious story of how she recreated a battlefield right in her classroom! — Want to Learn...

Puke and Rally with Devin Siebold 30.05.2024

On this week's episode "Puke and Rally", I spoke with Devin Siebold! He shares stories about the teacher who inspired him in his youth, the time he volunteered to be pied in the face by students, and what led to him vomiting in the classroom.  — Want to Learn Devin Siebold?  All Social Media: @devinsiebold or @devincomedy — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and podcasterandrea.com...

We Are Insecure with Lauran Woolley 23.05.2024

On this week's episode "We Are Insecure", I spoke with Lauran Woolley She shared her teaching dress code philosophies, how middle school girls are terrifying, and how turning 30 means getting old and becoming uncool. — Want to Learn About Lauran Wooley?  TikTok / Youtube / Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Snapchat: @Mrs. Woolleyin5th — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and podcast...

Raccoon Roadkill with Andrea Caspari 16.05.2024

On this week's episode "Raccoon Roadkill", I spoke with Andrea Caspari! She shared her experiences teaching in the inner city, discussed how to embrace what kids are into and develop those interests and skills, and recalled a crazy possum stand-up act she saw. — Want to Learn About Andrea Caspari?  Facebook: Andrea Caspari Comedy Instagram / YouTube: @caspariland TikTok: @casparilandcomedy — Don’t...

A Blind Taste Test with Matt Eicheldinger 09.05.2024

On this week's episode "A Blind Taste Test", I spoke with Matt Eicheldinger! He told us about how being a soccer camp coach in high school and that experience working with kids led him to teach, shared moments of how technology in the classroom failed him, talked about the books he wrote for middle schoolers, and shared some of the grossest stories he has from the classroom. — Want to Learn About...

Buff Nipple Drawings with Mr. Philip Lindsay 02.05.2024

On this week's episode "Buff Nipple Drawings", I spoke with Mr Philip Lindsay, about how he is about to finish his Masters in Special Education, how he strategizes reaching kids who just can’t pay attention learning math, using Gen Z and Alpha language in the classroom, and shares his most embarrassing story. — Want to Learn About Mr Philip Lindsay?  Tiktok / Instagram: @mr_lindsay_sped  Facebook:...

Passing Out In The Classroom with Gabe Dannenbring 25.04.2024

On this week's episode "Passing Out In The Classroom", I spoke with Gabe Dannenbring, about how he comes from a family of teachers and got into teaching to bring something to society, the time he tore his pants at school, when a meth head broke into their school, and shared his opinions on what the US can do to recruit more teachers. — Want to Learn About Gabe Dannenbring?  Tik Tok: @g_unit24 Face...

BTS Of The Trust & Teaching with Gaspare Randazzo 18.04.2024

On this week's episode "BTS Of The Trust & Teaching", I spoke with Gaspare Randazzo, about how a dare sent him to China, which in turn led him to teaching, as well as talking about Abe Lincoln being his favorite historical figure, his stand-up career, and his time on the Netflix reality show, The Trust. — Want to Learn About Gaspare Randazzo?  @StandUpRandazzo across all platforms. — Don’t be shy...

A Special Interest in Rodents with Mrs. Frazzled 18.04.2024

On this week's episode, "A Special Interest in Rodents with Mrs. Frazzled", I spoke with Arielle Fodor, AKA Mrs. Frazzled, about her love for rodents, maternity leave practices among teachers, and where her teaching voice came from. — Want to Learn About Mrs. Frazzled?  TikTok / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube : @mrs.frazzled — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and podcasterandrea....

For Those Who Can’t Do 28.03.2024

Ever wonder what kind of stories your favorite teacher used to share after class ended? Let’s find out! Come kick it with me in our podcasting faculty lounge as I share a bit about what this show means to me and what I aspire to have it bring to your life! This one's for Those Who Can't Do... New episodes arrive April 18, 2024!  — Don’t be shy come say hi: andrea@human-content.com and podcasterand...

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