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Send a text Hello Twisted Listeners! Kim and Jen discuss Kim Kardashian's odd obsession with Marilyn's clothes and preserved locks of hair. They share many teacher appreciation sentiments gone wrong and right. The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week (schoolspecialty.com) https://www.teachermisery.com/worst-teacher-gifts https://insidesources.com/holy-cow-history-meet-the-five-worst-...

Send a text Happy Mother's Day-Belated! Kim and Jen have had a week and are catching up as they work through life events and a neighbor who SNOTGUNS in public. Have a great day and STAY TWISTED! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachers LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/twistedteacher Contact us via email: Twistedteachers2...

Send a text Jen had the burning desire to find out if menopause is a viable excuse for committing fictitious crimes. Kim has some ideas about the Depp trial, and  'fecal matter' found in his bed. They revisit behavior management and how to get through some difficult situations.  https://www.insider.com/amber-heard-admitted-poop-johnny-depp-bed-guard-testifies-2022-4 https://nypost.com/20...

Send a text We are so excited to have had the opportunity to interview Assistant Principal, Joshua Stamper. He is the first administrator we've been able to interview, and it is well worth the listen.  Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity, and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and...

Send a text Kim talks about her Journey hangover and maybe double cranberry vodka drinks are a bit much for her at this point in time in her life. Also, if you are a locked bathroom door jiggler, you need to stop, now. Jen tells us how she is able to monitor her son's whereabouts and the speed at which he is driving.  Happy Sunday and Stay Twisted!!!!!! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear...

Send a text Jen and Kim catch up talking about high school field day. They find some fun ways to look at the math book challenges, and Kim wants to know if real dogs and ponies actually do shows together. Jen is embracing the fact that she is not a visual watcher. They tell stories about observation experiences that their Linked IN listeners sent in. Source: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/mat...

Send a text We are thrilled to talk to Gaspare Randazzo on Twisted Teachers Podcast today. You might have seen Gaspare on the Ellen DeGeneres show where he won a Presidents DayTrivia Game. His TikToks and Reels about Being a NYC teacher and dad are hilarious and seeing him perform standup at Caroline’s on Broadway!  You will have a great start to the week with a lot of laughs listening to this epi...

Send a text Jen and Kim catch up. Kim's instructional coach Tik Tok was misunderstood, so she is now crowing herself the instructional coach (AKA) queen coach bee who will train all the coaches in the nation. Jen has a role play tomorrow...... T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachers LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/twis...

Send a text Jen and Kim discuss how a kindergartener hosted a happy hour during snack time with margaritas and Dixie cups. They talk about Florida rejecting math textbooks due to what they think is the indoctrination of SEL and CRT.  They share scary testing stories from listeners.  Enjoy the day and STAY TWISTED! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://...

Send a text We are so excited to have had the opportunity to interview Angela Watson.  Angela has had experience in the classroom and as an Instructional Coach.  Angela is the host of the very popular education podcast, Truth for Teachers. Her podcast has tactical approaches to creating a work/life balance between being a teacher and a person with a life outside of the classroom. Her podcast conti...

Send a text Kim wants to ride her bike without judgment, They discuss how proposing to someone in a bathtub is really like holding someone hostage. They wonder why their parents introduce themselves when they call. Jen is still laminating stuff..... It's a medley! It's a cornucopia! It's a charcuterie board of random shit! It's a SNIPPET! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear...

Send a text Jen and Kim congratulate Bennifer on their engagement and discuss the logic behind fire drills. Then they dive into the world of standardized testing irregularities and nonsensical rules teachers must follow. Sources: https://www.google.com/search?q=prince+footage+11+years+old&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS833US836&oq=prince+foo&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i3l2j0i512l4j69i60.6359j0j7&sourcei...

Send a text LetitiaTajuba is a former History Teacher, turned Higher Education Professional who is actually looking to pivot out of education completely. She has a lot to say about the CRT debate and we are so happy to have her. You can find Letitia on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldtajuba/ Thank you, Letitia, for giving us the following resources so that we can better understand thi...

Send a text Jen tells us about her new job training which sounds like a utopic Willy Wonka/Hogwarts world with hovering chip bags. Kim is on spring break and doing some gardening and watching Rupaul's Drag Race to combat the rental house sucking out her soul. Enjoy the rest of the week! Stay TWISTED!! Prince Footage at Teacher Strike in 1970 T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! L...

Send a text It is allotment time, and teachers are vying for certain grades/contents to teach. It can get ugly, ya'll! They touch on how The Rock is making a Hallmark movie, Kim's potentially ill-fated biking hobby, and what Jen will talk about in a room full of non-teachers during her training for her new job. Hopefully, you are all staying TWISTED! SOURCES: https://www.highsnobiety.com...

Send a text If you have been in the education world for a minute and taught writing, chances are high that you know of Ralph Fletcher. He is the author of Craft Lessons, Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide, and What a Writer Needs. Not only does he write books for teachers, but he has also written picture books, and chapter books-one which is one of Jen's favorite read alouds-Flying Solo, H...

Send a text Jen talks about her tornado drill/lockdown experience with her 5th-grade class. Kim gets us up to date on the field day plans at the high school. Instead of a cakewalk, they tossed around the idea of a 'vape' walk but soon realized that would be inappropriate. Kim wants doctors' offices to use better pens, and Jen gives her opinion about Will Smith and his choices. At th...

Send a text Jen and Kim revisit all the elements of education that can only be described as Pervasive Grossness. It's a recipe calling for a cup of imposter syndrome,  a gallon of toxic positivity, a large sprinkling of unrealistic mandates, and 100 tablespoons of a continued lack of support. Sources: https://truthforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/imposter-syndrome/ https://www.themu...

Send a text Jen and Kim were so excited for the opportunity to talk to Michele.   Michele Rispo Hill is a passionate educator who has dedicated a lifetime to the education profession as a teacher, author, and presenter of professional development. During her tenure in the classroom, Michele was honored as the teacher of the Year in 2014. She served on numerous committees, mentored new staff and wa...

Send a text Just an end-of-the-week check-in. Kim talks about her obsession with Noodles the Pooch. Jen tells a tale of how you should never hide children during a fire drill to see if the teachers will notice. Enjoy the Weekend and STAY TWISTED! https://www.instagram.com/noodlesthepooch/?hl=en T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/Tw...

Send a text Jen and Kim discuss why branding your partner's name on you is never a good idea. They also give many ideas to get you through the end of the year when all your teaching materials have to be turned in. Enjoy and stay TWISTED! Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/03/16/pete-davidson-branded-kim-kardashians-name-his-chest-as-scar/7068865001/ https:/...

Send a text Jen and Kim had a great time talking to Andrea Michelle.  You most likely know her as educatorandrea. Andrea is a high school English teacher-English 9 and 10 to be precise. On top of being a teacher-She has quite a social media presence.  With almost 12,000 followers on Instagram, over 76,000 followers on TikTok, and even a Youtube channel.  She has an amazing store that you will have...

Send a text Today, a video on Kim's small Tik Tok account has reached over 23K views. Kim is on the ledge and Jen assures her all will be well. They talk about when the statute of limitations is up for daylight saving times excuses. How long will it take to change the clock in your classroom? Listen, laugh, and stay twisted everyone! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us...

Send a text Oh my! Kim and Jen are getting ready to tackle some serious topics, so just talk about random shit for levity. Kim talks about her impulsive offer to plan a high school field day, and Jen tells us about why one should never eat sugar-free gummy bears. They also cover an unfortunate event that occurred with a blow-up doll. Enjoy the week, laugh, and stay twisted! Sources: https://www.da...

Send a text So, this is the interview that almost wasn’t.  Here is our interview with Peter Myers.  Peter was a high school math teacher who we were originally interviewing for our Staying in education series.  The day before we were set to record he canceled because of an incident that we will let him explain…he just wasn’t in the right headspace….understandably so just wait until you hear.   Thi...