Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers

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Grad Bash Gone Wild! Teachers Beware! Apr 16, 2024

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No Fast Passes needed for this ride of teacher stress.....

Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask if it's a good idea to date around the teachers lounge, and reminisce about their Grad Bash theme park shenanigans.

Whenever that chaperone signup sheet turns up to go to Universal to celebrate our seniors graduation, GET OUT OF OUR WAY! We are always the first ones to sign up (which is pretty easy when you're the one printing it out). From riding the Incredible Hulk rollercoaster with no line to the free food (a slight step up from our cafeteria food), we probably look forward to Grad Bash more than the students do.

Speaking of end-of-the-year events.... some teachers take loving the lesson plan to a whole new level. Finding a date to prom is a little bit harder for teachers, so some of them choose to go with each other; so this week we ask - are they looking for love in all the wrong places?

So keep your arms and feet in the vehicle at all times, por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas, and enjoy this emotional rollercoaster on this week's episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers.

Grads need more time in school!? Apr 09, 2024

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No flasks at the graduation ceremony please…..

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Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon where we ask the annual question: they're tossin' caps, but are they ready for what comes next? From finding the quad to how to sign up for the right classes, we explore what it means to get ready for college.

Can teachers survive senioritis? Between early alarms, a lack of interest from students, and demanding admin, it's no wonder that the last stretch takes a lot out of you.

By the way… is school starting too early or are we getting older? It definitely doesn't align with adolescent science. A snooze button on the morning bell could be the MVP of academia. Asking for a friend….

So get ready to struggle through that senioritis, avoid getting hit by a rogue graduation cap, and tune in to this week's episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers.

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Total Eclipse of the Classroom! Apr 02, 2024

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Calculators are the new status symbol….

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Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as we explore what solar eclipses have to do with the controversial teacher union challenges sweeping Florida.

Hold onto your seat (and your calculators) as we shine a light on the latest astronomical event that's captivating classrooms. Maybe a little too much….

Let's reminisce on the good old days where technology surprised us less, we take a moment to appreciate the forgotten awe of the calculator. From spelling words upside-down to hiding the test answers behind its cover. We bring it all the way back.

Did you know that NASA has reached out to local teachers? They're not recruiting but asking them to incorporate more of the solar eclipse into the classroom. Don't stare right into the unpaid overtime.

So don't drop your calculator, grab your approved solar filter glasses - not the ones you grabbed from Wish - and tune in to this week's episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers.

Add this to the banned from school list…. Mar 26, 2024

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Can the old-school keep the new school in check!?

Welcome back to Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers. Take a seat with our hosts, Devin Siebold and James Yon as they dissect the growing taboo of politics in the classroom.

You don't want to miss this drama: from a brewing legal battle over teachers' freedom of speech to the tea breaking up student clubs from within. Are teachers inching closer and closer to becoming the nation's social pariahs? You will never see the punchline of the joke coming.

Devin challenges the shutting down of the opinion of others in the classroom. Is this hindering students' critical thinking skills and limiting their exposure to different perspectives?

Would banning cell phones fix the school system? James shares how different his school was without a cellphone in his hand 24/7. Devin hilariously suggests - or invents? - "education mode" for all phones: "and it only goes to journalistic, documented websites."

Jump right to it!

04:15 - Funny story about UK's Cell Phone Ban

08:30 - Classroom Freedom of Speech Legal Battle

13:45 - Student Clubs; Break Ups from within

19:22 - What's Forrest Gump have to do with it?

24:30 - Are Teachers officially pariahs?

29:10 - Ridiculous Educational Dilemmas

34:50 - Education Crisis: is it really that hard?

Go grab your coffee, let GPS take you the long way, and enjoy this hilarious episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers!

Cheers to the parents, coaches, and private tutors! Mar 19, 2024

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Ring the bell, it's the teacher-parent battleground!

Get ready to tear up, it's time for Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they kick off this parent versus teacher debate but first make their case on why napping is one of the healthiest things a teacher can do to refresh from the chaos - but when could they ever partake?

Speaking of chaos, Devin chimes in on the time management struggles that teachers face on a daily basis. From grading papers to lesson planning, it's a constant battle to get everything done let alone deal with parents assigning THEM homework.

Did you know Devin spent some time moonlighting as a private tutor? Well, it didn't go so well.

From the helicopter parent to the laid-back one, they've seen it all. But let's be real, being a parent to a student isn't easy either. James gives his side of the chaos that could ensue after the last bell. Don't forget the coaches! Shoutout the unsung heroes that teach life lessons to these students between school bells even with shockingly low pay scale. We see you coaches, and we appreciate you.

Get ready to take the long way to school! Don't miss this episode of Crying in my Car, a podcast for teachers.

The Teacher Did WHAT During Lunch!? Mar 12, 2024

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Electrifying teacher realities you won't believe!

Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers, where our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon kick things off with a hair-raising encounter with a static filled hotel bed, setting the stage for a conversation about the shocking reality of paper waste in schools.

We're moved by how a teacher's quick thinking prevented a student from choking, illustrating the unexpected roles educators play beyond just teaching.

The dialogue takes a serious turn, addressing teacher rights and the quest for deserved compensation, yet the passion for teaching shines through the hard times.

Whether you're in it for the laughs, the stories, or a mix of both, this episode promises to deliver.

Confessions From the Classroom Mar 05, 2024

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Spilling all that classroom tea!

Welcome back to Crying In My Car where Devin Siebold and James Yon give us our weekly dose of the absurd world of teaching.

We're scratching our heads at the perplexing paradox of parental expectations. Ever met parents who dream of Harvard but can't make it to a parent-teacher conference? We've got stories about the perplexing paradox of parental expectations.

Violence in schools is a growing concern, and we tackle this serious issue with the attention it deserves where we discuss its impact on educators and students alike while pondering over solutions. We finally reflect on the challenges and joys that make teaching one of the most rewarding professions.

So, whether you're grading papers, enjoying your well-deserved break, or just curious about the life of teaching, tune into Crying In My Car as we laugh and cry together at the chaos that makes our jobs so uniquely rewarding.

Tea from the Teacher's Lounge Feb 27, 2024

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Are we bringing Bill the science guy back!?

Welcome back to Crying In My Car with your favorite edu-comedians, James Yon and Devin Siebold!.

This week Kicking things off, as Devin dives into the teacher's guilt associated with those teacher breaks from the grind, where it becomes even more stressful trying to relax. Is a teacher's job ever really done? Then, James challenges us all to a day where we put down the smartphones!

We'll spill the tea where Wiz Khalifa shows up to a parent-teacher conference as high as a kite, where he claims he is not going to hide his true self from his kids.

We call for a moment of reminiscing where we ponder on Bill Nye's place in the modern classroom and discuss how students' attention spans are dwindling. Has education evolved beyond the Science Guy?

So tune in for an episode filled with laughs, gaffes, and some celebrity tea! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to "Crying In My Car" for your weekly dose of teacher humor.

Hate for "TikTok Teachers"!? Feb 20, 2024

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Hitting the griddy risky waters of teacher influencers.... -- Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! This week, Devin Siebold and James Yon break down the "cringe" some people throw teachers who are active on social media, share a wild story of a plane door falling from the sky (was a teacher involved?), and how a film class teacher provided her students with *life-altering* experiences. Devin and James know a few "TikTok teachers" and they all seem to have different reactions from school admin - some great, some harsh. Devin shares some advice on how to overcome these obstacles if you ever face strong reactions. To end things with a bang our hosts share praise for a thoughtful teacher who offered her students a role in her documentary by giving them some hands on experience through a broadcasting internship. Paid internship? You've got to listen in to see!

Teacher New Year's Resolutions Feb 13, 2024

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From presidential roles to classroom goals!

Tune into the latest episode of "Crying In My Car" for a straightforward take on teacher life and New Year's resolutions. Our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon tackle topics relevant to educators today, starting with the diminishing role of the presidency in schools and the impact of social media on the classroom environment.

They also discuss pressing issues facing teachers, including a story from Japan about a teacher's unique classroom experiment, and the significant shortage of teachers in El Paso County leading to unmanageably large class sizes. The episode wraps up with a realistic look at New Year's resolutions tailored for teachers.

So join us for an episode that blends humor with the realities of teaching, offering insights and inspiration for educators as they navigate the challenges of the new year. Whether you're looking for a laugh or some encouragement, Crying In My Car has something for you.

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