The Honest Teacher

In this episode I discuss being moved back into a classroom with little notice and how I'm "coping" with that.

In this ep I discuss my concerns with what the school year could look like, akd I'm not very optimistic at this point.

In this ep I discuss end of the year and hold to spend your summer. Hint: not working

In this episode (which is very much NSFW) I discuss horrible admin communication. I then discuss how scary this year has been for 1st year teachers. Thanks for listening. 

In this video I discuss trying to teach from home as well as what it is like to negotiate a contract for teachers. 

In this very breathy episode I discuss letting the kids be kids. We need to connect to them as people and stop forcing them them ok do "work" that doesn't even count.

So in this episode I visit the store again and discuss some updates to using Zoom or other video calling apps during the shutdown

In this episode I discuss the excitement with remote learning and how to avoid the pitfalls here. I then describe a shopping trip early in the morning.

In this episode I talk about what lead up to this shutdown and what to expect and how to help your students during. Take care and keep your distance

In this episode I discuss a favorite topic of mine, flipped classrooms! I loved having a flipped room and I hope you at least consider doing a similar thing in your room as well. 

In this non teaching episode I share a recent experience with a mouse. NSFW

This is a shorter episode, where I talk about getting new students in special education, how to dress appropriately and what happens if a student attacks you. 

Guess what I'm talking about this week? This episode is NSFW, so don't have the kids around when you listen. 

In this episode I cover the present level page in an IEP, what to write and what not to, as well as covering how to write a good, defensible goal. Have fun and let me know what you think of the episode. 

In this episode I discuss two sections of and IEP, but two sections I feel are the most important of the entire document! Be sure to listen all the way through because this is a great episode! Thanks. 

Today I'm talking about taking sick days, what a sick day is and how to effectively use them in your school. 

In this episode I discuss teachers not eating lunch, after I have not been doing so recently. I also discuss a blog about types of teachers at staff meetings

In this episode I discuss seeing an Uber pick up students and how I get nervous during teacher evaluations.

In this episode I discuss being teacher tired and snow days.

Today I'm discussing a rough day I had in order to help you get through one you may be dealing with. Whew!!

In this episode I discuss teacher self care and disciplining students in your classroom.

I am refreshing the format of the pod. I will try to release new episodes once a week, hopefully on Wed or Thurs afternoon/evening. 

This episode I will be talking a bit about using "blue" language, so be aware if you are either timid about language or are listening with kids present. 

In this episode I discuss how you are in charge of your classroom, and should not rely on others to dictate how you run your room. Be true to yourself and ensure that you know yourself and do what is best for your students. 

In this episode I discuss a little about my past and what I went through to become a teacher and just a tad about my penchant for cussing. I hope you enjoy the episode and come back for more next time.