"Two Teachers Walk Into a Bar" with Nancy & Charlotte

WE'RE BAAAAAAAACK!  Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! Yaaaay! Let us help you to start it out on the right foot. It's great to be recording again, and we hope you will share the podcast with educator friends. Please become a part of the show by filling out the forms on the links below. Now, go get 'em, tiger! Or tigress! Whichever you prefer. :) Today, we are talking about 'i...

Thank you so much for joining us on the first leg of our journey! 20 episodes! Not sure where the time went. We disappeared for a bit because ... life. We wish everyone a lovely break and hope that you will send us your best tips, tricks, teacher hacks, joys, frustrations, and inspiring thoughts and stories to twoteacherswalkintobar@gmail.com Ta ta for now! Nancy & Charlotte TEACHER FEATURE FO...

Join Nancy and guests Lindsay Eifert and first-year teacher, Kacie Nielsen, as they discuss the importance of remaining positive in an increasingly difficult profession. This is a 'must listen'! Jennifer Gonzalez' article "Finding Your Marigold" is linked below. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/ TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms...

Sometimes as teachers we forget the power of our own minds over (what's the) matter. Join Nancy & Charlotte for a shot of single malt...oops, I mean  some simple ways that you can make your work-life more zippy and fun. And when teachers are having fun, students learn more and better. TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-...

Nancy & Charlotte love long walks on the beach and a dry Chardonnay. Their dislikes include mean people and pronoun misuse. And now, they are calling people out on it! Not even entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin and Chef Bryan Voltaggio are safe from  scrutiny! Are YOU using pronouns correctly? Join us and find out. TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S...

In Episode 17, Laura Trocha, the Guru of Special Education services, shares more wisdom and laughs in Part II of "Supporting Your Students with IEPs" This episode focuses on the process leading up to testing for learning disabilities. Do you know the signs to look for in students?  (We do not go into SASE or other online systems used for referring students because they differ greatly dis...

While Charlotte was enjoying a bit of nitrous oxide at a dentist appointment, Nancy chatted with former principal and punster Jon Baker, who shared his thoughts  about behavior management, teacher observations, and the role of the site administrator.  It was only a matter of thyme before we would get some sage advice from this dill-y of a human being! (Take THAT, Jon!) TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (...

Valentine's Day is approaching and love is the air!  Are you prepared for your students' spring fever? Let us help you navigate the waters of puppy love and celebrate Valentine's Day with your students. It's a social/emotional thang! TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST...

Whether it's supporting your special needs students or finding a great bra, Laura Trocha is here to help! Join us to learn more about supporting all our students and removing the social stigma sometimes associated with "pull-out programs."  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HO...

Join Charlotte & Nancy as they discuss how to manage the comings and goings to and from your three-ring circus.  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pg7dLU8nKfdGOk1tljVDEHvcTtuPBchUAIP8WBtOoQY/edit?usp=sharing Join us f...

One of the coolest things about teaching is staying in touch with former students and reminiscing about the good old days. Ahhhhh....the strange things they remember! Thank you for joining us, Marin! TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com...

Happy 2023! Maybe it's better to apply the lessons we have learned so far this year than to set unrealistic, unattainable resolutions. Join Charlotte & Nancy as they step into the new year. TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com/...

Hey everyone! It's a trifecta of celebrations! It's our 10th episode! It's almost Winter Break! And.... CHARLOTTE'S BACK! Join us for classroom party ideas and a demonstration you can do for your students that will not only prove that you are magical, but will also give you a ton of street cred! TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9...

The New Year is just around the corner and it's the perfect time for students to set new goals and form better study habits. First, they need to have a basic understanding of how their brains learn. Check out this super-short first episode in a series and get your students prepared turn their learning up to 11! Teehee... TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d...

Nancy is flying solo this week and shares an idea that will improve your upper-grade students' writing immediately!  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pg7dLU8nKfdGOk1tljVDEHvcTtuPBchUAIP8WBtOoQY/edit?usp=sharing Join...

It''s Thanksgiving! Gobble up episode 7 and streamline parent communication! We are thankful for your support of our show.  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pg7dLU8nKfdGOk1tljVDEHvcTtuPBchUAIP8WBtOoQY/edit?usp=...

You might think that this episode should be called "Fun With Sound Effects", but it's not! We are talking about "Classroom Management Hacks".  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO BE A GUEST HOST? FORM LINK (Copy & Paste) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pg7dLU8nKfdGOk1tljV...

The playground is a world of its own. Every day there are new tales of what your students have done during the 15 minutes you rushed to eat, pee, make copies, and check your mailbox. (Did you notice the importance of commas in that sentence?!) What happens when teachers face-plant on the playground? It's ugly, but most of the time, it's funny! Charlotte and Nancy share their ideas for mi...

It's Fall, y'all and that means report cards and conferences. How do you effectively manage  grading and conferencing? Charlotte and Nancy share their thought on that and so much more. Are you this week's "Hell Yeah"? How do you handle "nosey" kids?  TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pw...

Professional courtesy. Is it still a thing? All facets of the school community can do better when it comes to extending professional courtesy to teachers, including teachers! Hear Nancy preach moderately medication-induced hellfire and brimstone from her soapbox while Charlotte interjects with finesse and style. This episode is not long on laughs, but hopefully it will start some much-needed conve...

Here it is! Our FIRST PODCAST!  (Obviously, we are just getting the hang of this.)  Join us for first-day-of-school antics and suggestions for getting-to-know-you activities  that you can use tomorrow. Also, we give a shout-out to a special teacher... could it be you? TEACHER FEATURE FORM LINK: (Google Form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SOGMnHei9x5WNbQCHIaxeRm1rRM0hw-H1eBXn_pwthk/edit WANT TO...