Tears of Substitute Teachers

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12/06/22 • 26 min

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Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

The exceedingly popular and hilarious TikTok teacher Bri Richardson (@honestteachervibes) joins the show this week. We catch up by learning about how students and teachers treat an internet famous substitute in their school. James is shocked to find out that it's not all autographs and fist bumps.

In Teachers in the News, teachers are finally getting paid by winning large cash awards for implementing innovative teaching strategies. Like the Million-Dollar Man, Tennessee is trying to make new teachers better and stronger than they were before. And we learn that you should be very careful after an oversized breast augmentation surgery, especially if you're a shop teacher.

We close out the show by trying on southern accents and phrases that will have you wondering what actually happens south of the Mason-Dixon.

We close out the show by trying on southern accents and phrases that will have you wondering what actually happens south of the Mason-Dixon.

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Tears of Mistreated & Disrespected Teachers

We share a story sent in from a dedicated, first-year Special Education teacher and single mom of 3, who commuted an hour to work, was forbidden to take lunch breaks or bathroom breaks, and was not paid for any of the time she worked after quitting from the questionably illegal mistreatment! After Alabama makes it into Teachers in the News, Devin cracks some jokes about teaching there with his list of Top 10 Signs You Know You're Teaching in Alabama! *Disclaimer: No offense to Alabama. Devin is a professional comedian. Please refrain from sending hate mail.*

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Bri, @honestteachervibes was so good, we decided to renew her contract for another episode. We kick things off with an intense story from Devin about a trip to Disney that was less than magical. You'll be shocked to find out what happened, TWICE.

Teachers are back in the news with an educator that taught for a combined 77 years and the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. We cover a TA that brought their stash to school. Finally, we talk about a newly approved teacher housing initiative in Texas that is giving us revers Stockholm Syndrome vibes.

We close out the show with Devin’s list of ways teaching is like Disney World – Teacher Theme Park edition. Trust us it is indeed a very small world when you can’t escape a student, especially when randomly seated next to them on a ride.