Twisted Teachers

Send a text Happy Thursday! This is episode 69! Insert immature laugh... Today, Jen shares her great news!!! Kim talks about her never-ending quest to return skipping children to their classes and to make them clean up their damn messes. They also talk about some BADASS women since we have deemed everyday International Women's Day! Have a great week and weekend! SOURCES: https://www.themanual...

Send a text Kim talks about her crossroads with instructional coaching and discusses why teachers may not be open to coaching. They revisit the pedophile commentary from John Rich and continue their tirade. He thinks it's ok to drink and drive, objectify women, and be sexually promiscuous in his songs, but he calls teachers out because there might be books he doesn't like in a school med...

Send a text We are so excited to introduce you all to Melinda Arnost.  Melinda is an intervention specialist for grades 3-5 with 8 years of experience who has authored a book that came out in May of 2021, titled Empowering Inclusion: The tool teachers need to help all students succeed. She is a rock star in the world of inclusion and we are so happy to have her join us for the Twisted Topic: STAYI...

Send a text Jen and Kim have their mid-week chat. They talk about a box of lost cats and Kim's funeral home survey. Jen re-visits lining up in ABC order since it has slipped some of her students' minds. Jen also supplies everyone with a quick nail hack involving Gorilla Glue! Take a minute, have a laugh, and stay twisted! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice...

Send a text Kim finds out she's on the review committee for challenged books, and Jen lives through Groundhog Day where she dissects the same data over and over and over-or maybe she's in a level of Dante's Inferno? They also give their response to a country singer comparing teachers to pedophiles. They discuss trends for over 40-year-old women. Gingham, pants under skirts, and popc...

Send a text Joshua talked to Kim and Jen about his journey from education to the world outside the classroom. He talks about his side hustle as a bartender to make ends meet. He also gives real and tactical advice to teachers who are wanting to move forward, but who are needing some guidance and support.  You can find Joshua on Linked In where he can work with you on building your resume and prepa...

Send a text Jen and Kim talk about drunk skiers and mean media specialists. They review the phrases of 2022 that we need to stop saying. No worries if you are adapting to the new normal. Have a laugh and a great weekend! 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 Con...

Send a text Jen and Kim have adapted their own bill of rights for teachers. If the parents have one, why can't educators? Then they create a fictitious world where there are fairy tale characters in our classrooms.  It's not too far off from reality. There are no sources for this episode since they made all this shit up. Stay Twisted and Laugh! Here is the link to the @mrdtimes3 podcast...

Send a text This is an amazing episode with Dr. Chris Caterine. He tells us about his journey out of academia and into the world of being a published author. His book Leaving Academia is a n indispensable guide for grad students and academics who want to find fulfilling careers outside higher education. He is currently a Lead in the Pursuit Center of Excellence, where he orchestrate resources from...

Send a text Kim and Jen take a few minutes to review the fashion trends for 2022. Some are a hard no, and others, they are considering. Jen tells her tale about her ho underwear, and Kim reminisces about her Shaun Cassidy pants and the sad replacement of Mork and Mindy jeans.  Nanu Nanu Happy Long Weekend! T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.spea...

Send a text Jen and Kim discuss teaching the words 'aphrodisiac" and 'impotent' to high school students. Jen tells about an unfortunate F BOMB dropped on a recording she accidentally submitted on a test. It wouldn't be a Twisted Teacher episode without an update about Ben Affleck. Kim finds herself in a tiny tirade about why kids are watching Euphoria while their parents a...

Send a text Happy Valentines Day! Here's a whirlwind of a story that reminds us that we need to take care of ourselves regardless of the promises made to us and the circumstances we are faced with.  Kelly is a former teacher who left education after 6 years. She now works in Marketing and owns her own online clothing boutique, Chalk Dust Boutique. She talks about her journey in education and...

Send a text Happy Thursday! Jen and Kim share dirty math words and discuss what they consider clothes porn. Enjoy and have a little laugh as you wait for Friday! Subscribe and give a 5 Star Review-Please! Sources- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/x-rated-math-words-dirty_n_5547923 https://www.familyeducation.com/teens/the-newest-teen-slang-trends-of-2022 T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from...

Send a text Happy Tuesday! Jen and Kim talk about it all.  There was a Kramer sighting dealing with a jalapeno popper. They discuss parent control, year-long lesson plans, and teacher salaries. They also share a couple of banned books and their thoughts about them. Jen was recovering from Covid during the recording of this episode. It seems she may have forgotten she was doing a podcast whilst doi...

Send a text Kim and Jen enjoy listening to Doug's story of how he left teaching high school math to become an Actuarial Analyst. Don't worry, he explains what that is to the non-math folks. He has good tips and wise words to share.  T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/TwistedTeachers LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/twistedtea...

Send a text Trigger warning : We discuss sensitive themes including sex and violence that we find in classic literature. We understand that some content is unsuitable for certain ages. However, if one is censoring books, they should be aware of the content in much of the literature that has been on the approved lists for decades. We aren't saying the classics should be banned, but we are prov...

Send a text Kim tells her story of a very oily massage and her reoccurring dream of having to save runway monkeys. The gals read some listener stories about their experiences with Toxic Positivity, and they give a few pointers on what to do when faced with it. Jen points out all the holes in Rumpelstiltskin while Kim compares teaching to spinning gold out of straw. How to respond to Toxic Positivi...

Send a text Claire Smizer is a former teacher who has transitioned out of the classroom and into the world of ED Tech. She provides informal and formal information sessions. She can help you write your resume, cover letter, or update your Linkedin profile, She gives more tactical advice for teachers and how they can plan for a career change.  T wisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you! Leave...

Send a text Here's a quick snippet for a laugh. It may have you pondering about escaping monkeys, prosthetic penises, and what the school paper towels are really made of.  Enjoy and Happy Friday EVE! 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: Twistedteac...

Send a text EPISODE 50!!!! Jen and Kim talk about why people smoke toad venom, and that you should never steal your son's edible brownies and feed them to senior citizens (especially if he's a teacher). Also, they give an update on Megan Fox's new engagement ring that is designed to hurt if she takes it off. Yes. This is true. They tackle something we don't often talk about whi...

Send a text Kim and Jen had a great time listening to Dr. Stephens' story. He went from post-secondary instruction into the world of analytics and then to an Ed-Tech start-up. He gives very sound advice on how to transition into the world outside of education. He reminds us that teachers are qualified for far more than they think. If you want to know more about Dr. Stephens or even get some g...

Send a text Happy mid-month everyone! Jen and Kim review the Snapple poll results. They also ask the age-old questions: Should drinking your partner's blood be part of your engagement ritual ? Do we really need the National Gaurd and parents to step to substitute? Should we lower the qualification standards to be a teacher right now?  They also answer a listener request to give tips on how to...

Send a text The Twisted Teachers were so excited to have had the opportunity to interview Devin Seibold. Devin is an award-winning comedian, innovative teacher, and professional developer. He is all over the internet and makes us laugh with his videos that ring true to so many of us. His unique perspective on the ups and downs of education is candid, true, and realistic. He has a great podcast cal...

Send a text Here's a quick giggle with Kim and Jen as they reveal their guest for Monday's interview. They talk about the usefulness of school paper towels, and if it's possible to pee in a Snapple bottle. Give a listen. Have a laugh. Get through your day with a smile. Need new Teacher Clothes?  The owner is a former teacher and has a variety of great outfits and accessories. Go to...

Send a text Jen and Kim are all over the place in this episode. They did away with the dumpster fire of an episode that was all about pandemics. Kim was waiting for her Covid results so she forgets what she was doing throughout the episode.  They discuss the teacher who put her Covid positive kid in the trunk of her car. They give a tribute to Betty White and delve into the Chicago teacher strike....