I don’t think we should trust these people with classroom advice…

Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Jess Smith share stories of the worst unsolicited advice they've been given.

As teachers, we are constantly bombarded with well-meaning but misguided advice. From "just get another job if you're unhappy" to "you need to strictly enforce classroom rules" these suggestions may seem like the solution to our problems, but are they really? And should we trust these people’s opinions for how to run our classroom?

Another common piece of advice is to be stricter with students to improve their behavior. But is being a strict teacher really the key to proper classroom management? We discuss the effects of strict discipline on students and share alternative methods that can actually lead to better behavior.

Building relationships with students is often seen as the key to a successful classroom, but what does that even really mean? We share our strategies for building genuine connections with students and how it has positively impacted our teaching.

We've all been guilty of staying late at school to finish grading papers or lesson planning, but is that really the best use of our time? Taking care of yourself outside of school hours is extremely important, so this week we're giving some self help tips for teachers.

Jump right to it!

2:35 Teaching Fashion Fails

7:15 Grade Inflation Pressure

13:45 The Teaching Marathon

18:20 Classroom Emergency Repairs

24:00 Admin vs. Teacher Dynamics

30:50 Coping with Classroom Meltdowns

36:30 Redefining Educational Norms

Trust us, we know what we're talking about, so listen to our advice on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

Our middle school students did what!?

Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Gabe Dannenbring, and Jess Smith give you the lowdown on the world of middle school education.

We know a thing or two, because we've seen a thing or two. You would not believe some of the hectic and hormonal things we’ve seen middle schoolers do. From giggling at textbook questions to making roaches class pets, they have some unhinged tendencies. But it’s not all bad, we also have our fair share of heartwarming stories to share about our middle school students.

Teaching middle school is not for the faint of heart, it takes patience, resilience, and perseverance. Although we like to stay positive, middle school is a rough time for these students and teaching them comes with its own set of challenges. But don’t you worry, if you’re struggling right now, were going to share our tips and tricks on how we handle these situations

With this all being said however, teaching middle school also comes with plenty of rewards. There is no better feeling than seeing your students grow and succeed in their goals. So tune in as we share the lighter side of teaching our middle schoolers.

3:25 - Tween’s Emotional Rollercoasters

8:40 - Teaching Triumphs & Trials

15:15 - Classroom Hilarity Ensues

21:05 - Hormonal Havoc Tactics

28:30 - Sanity Saving Strategies

So prepare to cringe and celebrate with our educators on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Teachers Off Duty Podcast by Bored Teachers

Hey best friends! Welcome to this week's episode of "Teachers Off Duty" with Bri Richardson aka HonestTeacherVibes and give a welcome back to these Bored Teachers and Teacher Off Duty OGs Jess Smith and Gabe Dannenbring!

The end of the year is here and we're diving into the highs and lows. From moving classrooms to the dreaded end-of-year checklists, we've got some stories you got to hear to believe!

Don't Miss:

• HonestTeacherVibes' hilarious flashbacks to year-end classroom chaos

• Jess Smith's tips on dealing with end-of-year stress and student absenteeism

• The return of Good or Garbage with Gabe! He’s just mad he’s too tall for the yellow school bus.

• The emotional stories of student goodbyes. We always miss them, no matter how many classroom interruptions they may have been responsible for.

It’s a long weekend so queue us up, grab your sunscreen lotion, put on that new Drake track and tune in for this week’s Teachers Off Duty!