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Send a text We thought it was a great time to re-release this one about observations. 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 Li...

Send a text Hello and happy whatever day it is. Kim and Jen catch up on their lives. Kim reminisces about the time her former stepmother bought her red nail polish. They talk about the things we did in the 80s that would get us arrested now. Did you have to buy parent cigarettes when you were ten? Then they talk about changeling lore which explains quite a bit about our personal children and our s...

Send a text We had so much fun taking to Gaspare last year. He is absolutely hilarious and a great support to us as content creators and podcasters. You might have seen Gaspare on the Ellen DeGeneres show where he won a Presidents Day Trivia Game. His TikToks and Reels about Being a  NYC teacher and dad are hilarious and seeing him standup all over the country.  You will have a great start to the...

Send a text Kim and Jen catch up on their lives that seem to be dumpster fires. Jen loses her purse at a rest stop, and Kim almost loses her luggage at the New Jersey airport. They relate to the lady who ran her car into a Popeyes restaurant because they forgot the biscuits. They discuss whether or not teachers should be allowed to use their sick time as mental health days. They talk about what di...

Send a text Sunday Scary Rewind! March is the beginning of the end.... 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...

Send a text Hello Twisted Listeners! It's freaking March already, This episode is very informative, funny, and insightful. Claire tells us the reality of teacher transferable skills. Does leading a differentiated reading group lend itself to working in Ed Tech? It's possible, but how do we translate our skills into the world outside of education? Claire talks about the reality of moving...

Send a text There are graphic descriptions in this episode.  In the February Crimes episode, Kim talks about the gruesome murder of Iana Kasian. Her murderer, Blake Leibel, mirrored her murder to a gruesome story he wrote. Jen talks about the Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. There has been an arrest after five years.  https://crimesandconsequences.com/blake-leibel/ https://youtu.b...

Send a text 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 doing a podcast. ...

Send a text "It's like you are supposed to do the lettering on a group poster project, but you get home and your markers are dry." Jen talks about her participation in her 'group project' at work. Kim updates us on her dad's move. They discuss the idea of removing AP and Honors classes to ensure equity. In Florida, teachers have to have ALL their personal resources ve...

Send a text Grant has been a teacher in Thailand for the past ten years. This is one of the most demanding and challenging education systems in the world. In that time, he created lesson plans, courses, and even complete curricula-all from scratch. Grant realized that current internet resources barely help teachers. He's spent the last four years of nights and weekends quietly researching, de...

Send a text Happy Sunday! Here is our re-release of a rant-filled episode.  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 b...

Send a text Happy Valentines Day! Kim gives an update on her father's move to New Jersey, and she tells a story about revenge tassels. They talk about the book for their next review, Daffodil Hill.  They discuss weird Valentine traditions around the world which include obligation chocolate, black bean noodles, and wooden spoons.  Daffodil Hill Valentine Traditions Around the World T wisted Te...

Send a text This is our first book review. We reached out to Jeneva in hopes that she could talk about our questions about the book on the podcast. We know she's very busy. We did send her a message that we did a book review on The Perfect Marriage. We could be totally wrong about our opinions. Agree or disagree-it's a literary discussion. Either way, download the book so we can see what...

Send a text We are so excited to re-release this episode. It's one of our favorites. This was in response to the Parents' Bill of Rights that is approved in many states. Yes, it's satire, but satire is based on truth... 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 ar...

Send a text Kim tells about her colonoscopy/valium experience. Jen and Kim talk about the latest and greatest in education news including a drunk bus driver, a woman posing as a HS student, book issues in Florida, and JLO micromanaging her hubby.  https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1036117-ben-affleck-protests-as-jennifer-lopez-checks-his-drink-at-shotgun-wedding-afterparty https://abcnews.go.com/U...

Send a text Tune in to this episode to hear how Melissa Groff left her role as a principal. We had a great conversation and Dr. Groff is very transparent and honest as she tells her story.  Dr. Melissa Groff is a highly experienced education professional with a passion for creating proactive school cultures through the implementation of restorative practices, leadership coaching and mentorship, an...

Send a text Welcome to our re-release of District Disconnet and Parents' Bill of Rights.  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...

Send a text We had the honor of interviewing Peter DeWitt. Peter is an educational consultant and author who has dedicated his career to promoting effective leadership and instruction in the classroom. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and district-level administrator, Peter offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's education system...

Send a text Here is one of our pivotal episodes where Jen has only four days of teaching left. 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://t...

Send a text We are so excited to have had the opportunity to talk to Kristen from @teachingblike. Kristen is a high school art teacher who creates relatable teacher content. She uses humor to be a voice for teachers who want to know there are other educators out there who understand. This is a great conversation and  worth a listen.  Stay Twisted!!! Kristin @teachingbelike -find her on tiktok (tea...

Send a text In this episode, Kim talks about her hatred of traffic circles, and Jen attempts to debunk the efficacy of deer whistles. They discuss all the types of parents teachers deal with. Helicopter parents incessantly hover. Lawnmower parents clear the way for their children so that they never need to problem-solve. Kim created the Wack a Mole parent who pops up out of nowhere and then disapp...

Send a text Kim and Jen thought it would be timely to re-release this episode since many Florida teachers are packing up their classrooms to avoid being convicted of a felony for having an unvetted book in their classrooms.  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. Ho...

Send a text This episode is a direct result of Kim's rabbit hole adventure in the New York Post. They talk about men falling in love with blow-up dolls, a vampire, questionable books, novel writing, and Ben and Jen's latest escapades.  https://www.kmweiland.com/ reedsy.com https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1028223-jennifer-lopez-pushing-hubby-ben-affleck-to-get-cosmetic-surgery https://t...

Send a text We were fortunate enough to speak with Corey Scott.  Corey was a special education teacher that arrived at teaching without an education degree or training.  He has taken what he wished he had known and has created a course and coaching program that prepares new, inexperienced Special Education Teachers for their first day in the classroom. Listen to learn the things that should be non...

Send a text Happy mid-month everyone! Here is an episode from about a year ago. Kim and Jen had an ongoing discussion regarding how possible it is to pee in a Snapple bottle, as SJP did in an episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT. ENJOY the rewind! Jen and Kim review the Snapple poll results. They also ask the age-old question: Should drinking your partner's blood be part of your engagement ritual ?...