Teacher Quit Talk

Did you know that only Patrons can submit narrative stories? This episode we’re doing listener emails followed by Patreon submissions. We’re getting into sick leave, the shortage of support for special education, and some parents’ um… “unique” requests. Plus, pickle fries make a surprise appearance! Thank you for your support, besties! Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.fr...

We’ve said it before, we’re saying it again: teachers are people too. It’s no longer feasible to ask educators not to be on social media. But without schools providing clear guidance as to what employees can and cannot post, sharing online can be risky - schools might react to teachers’ content, even if it’s unrelated to school or kids. Today’s guest, FormerlyFatStephen, is currently on leave from...

It’s episode 52 and you know what that means… One year of Teacher Quit Talk! Thank you all for listening every week. We literally couldn’t do this without you. We’re going to mark this anniversary by going back to where it all started: parental leave and childcare. Frazz resigned over an illegal FMLA denial and since then a lot of you have written in to tell us you’re struggling with the same thin...

Boy do we have some news for you. Redacted has accepted a full-time teaching job!! Teaching can be an “identity” profession. If you feel the calling, it’s not just a job. It’s who you are. In this episode we get into some attitudes and strategies that might help you to make it more sustainable to stay in the classroom. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted:...

Can we please get a separation of church and state for the girlies? From missionary week to unpacking the ed code, Frazz and Redacted tackle what it's like to work in a public school while religion creeps into education policy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

Recess is a win-win-win. The kids are winning because they're getting their wiggles out and it's good for their brain and body. The teachers are winning because they get more planning time. And then the district is winning because both those things will drive scores. So then why is recess getting shorter and shorter? Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Reda...

Welcome back. We're doing something a little different today. Well, it's not a different 'cause we're literally just talking shit, but it's in a little bit of a different format: we're purely talking shit versus having a topic to talk shit about. So today we're gonna do teacher icks. When we say teacher “icks”, we mean that in whatever your interpretation is. Icks in re...

We’re reading some of the most unhinged correspondence you’ve received. Plus we’ve got an update on “Key Gate.” We’re unpacking hard hitting questions like “Is it illegal to send a kid to school in an Uber?” and “Why was that kid hoarding expired food in his locker?” Listen through the end where we share about the times we just couldn’t hold it together in the classroom (in a good way!) Patreon: p...

Thank you, thank you Patreon people! We couldn’t do this show without you. Today we’re reading submissions from the Patrons. There are some bananas principals out there and it’s pretty incredible what they can get away with. C’est la vie, I guess that just means we’ll get more letters to read (that was sarcasm). Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok....

School lunch and quitting: the unexpected duo that’s got everything to do with hangry students, fed-up teachers, and money-hungry companies. Join us for this wild ride as we spill the tea on why good food at school is a total game changer. From dietary racism to “big milk” conspiracies, we’re getting into the systemic issues within the school cafeteria system. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk...

We’re starting a community college! Ok, not exactly. You asked us to do deeper dives and we heard you! Going forward, the show’s going to be a little different. We’re going to change gears and get into the nitty-gritty nerd stuff. We’ll still have guests but the episodes will be more topic-focused. For our first episode in the new format, we’re talking about social studies. Obviously this subject...

Wow. Just wow. Strap in for some nonsense. Parents, principals, and even veteran teachers are losing their minds in these submissions. One parent goes so off the deep end we’re not even sure what they’re going for. Have fun! Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Some of you have asked us why we haven’t read your emails on the submissions episodes. That’s because these are from our patrons. If you want us to read your story, you can go support us there!  If you don’t have the capacity to join the Patreon right now, don’t worry! Our next episode is going to be email submissions! Send us screenshots of all your wildest school-related emails, Class Dojo messa...

You all asked for some lower-elementary content and here it is! K-5 educator and founder of Read Like a Rockstar, Naomi O’Brien, is here to share all about research-based teaching methods. Whether you love or hate “the science of reading” I think there’s a lot in here that you’ll find helpful. Follow Naomi @ReadLikeARockstar Visit ReadLikeARockstarTeaching.com Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk...

Please take care when listening. Honestly, content warning for basically everything on this one. We list them out at the top of the show. Lauren is autistic, queer, and adhd. A year ago she left her teaching position in rural Indiana amidst an utter shitstorm of bigotry and bureaucracy. More than half of all proposed anti-lgbtqia+ bills are in education so we asked her to come on the show today to...

We have a rare male on the show! Alex is both a teacher and a student. He’s presently teaching 4th grade and he’s a 2nd year doctoral student. His research is focused on the emotional challenges of teaching, specifically the stress, burnout, and emotional labor. Learn what “outlaw emotions” are and how women’s emotions are policed differently than men’s. Follow Alex on TikTok @APark10 Patreon: pat...

If it’s not money, food, or not-working, Redacted doesn’t want your gift. That’s right, this episode is about Teacher Appreciation Week. Some schools seem to go all out, some try but don’t have the budget, and some don’t even try. We’re sharing our own experiences, reading some of yours, and sharing the best we found online. And yes, we called it, some teachers were literally given rocks that said...

This submissions episode is brought to you by Rihanna. You now have “Where Have You Been” stuck in your head. You're welcome. We’re going over screenshots and emails today and, you all, these are bonkers. Teachers get asked to do SO MUCH outside of their regular duties. There are some leaked emails in here that expose parents and administrators asking teachers to do everything from custodial w...

Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide This is the worst shit we have ever heard, ever read, ever reacted to. Anna was a counselor at the largest jr. high in Indiana with a caseload of 625 kids. The mental health among students had gotten so bad that it was only a matter of time before someone lost their life to suicide. Despite mountains of evidence that the students were not doing we...

Today’s episode is dedicated to Britney Spears. Britney, are you ok? If you’re listening, we’re here for you. Anyway! Today we’ve got a new batch of listener letters, some traumatic and some delightfully hopeful. Oh, also, YOUR LETTERS ARE NEVER TOO LONG! Stop saying that! We love you. Patreon: patreon.com/teacherquittalk Frazz: tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot Adv...

"Every place is a mess. You just have to find the mess you're most suited to clean up." - Christine Breihan"  This week’s guest is JORDAN! Yay Jordan! Jordan has known Frazz since before her frontal lobe was done developing. They connected at Theatricum (we explain in the episode) and have stayed in each others’ lives since.. This episode has a lot to say about the way schools trea...

This week we’re talking to Tired Girl. That’s right, “four schools in four years” Tired Girl from listener submissions. She’s an SLP (we love our SLPs!) and she has all the tea to spill on the unethical and even illegal things she was asked to do. If there’s one thing she’s learned and wants to share, it’s that we need to listen to members of the autistic community. Don’t forget that. For more inf...

Today’s guests, Julia and Carlos, are both featured in “Who Taught You?” - an upcoming docuseries and impact campaign designed to elevate educators. The movement’s goal is to bridge the gap between people who have worked in the classroom and those who haven’t. Was there someone in school who did something amazing for you? Show your appreciation! You can share your story of an educator who touched...

More letters, more horror stories. And honestly, this one gets pretty dark. Principles reading private diaries, students digging up defunct college Twitter accounts, and teachers going through backpacks without consent - the violation of privacy in this episode is out of control. But it’s not all bad because we have YOU. Really, our parasocial relationships with all of you keep us sane. Patreon: p...

We’re glad you like the submission episodes because there is a never ending supply of horror stories. This week it’s all about things that never should have happened. There are so many f*cked stories, like making students NOTIFY THE SCHOOL if they are on their period and need to carry a bag to the bathroom. Oh! Also apparently we’re an affront to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Patreon: patreon....