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How To Survive The Classroom

As we all know, an educator’s career is one of prestige, respect, and authority.
Just kidding.
Sure, there are lesson plans and inspirational posters. Book reports and detentions. But nobody tells you it’s also parents brawling in the parking lot, students unleashing live crickets during finals, and getting evaluated for “running a tight ship” while the ceiling literally leaks onto your head.
Hosted by Andrea Forcum (aka @Educator Andrea on TikTok, former high school teacher and current professor at Indiana State University), How to Survive the Classroom is part advice column, part survival guide, and part group therapy. Each week, Andrea dons her trauma tiara to tackle call-ins and confessions from fellow educators (and brave educator allies). From hilarious war stories to brutal burnout moments, join us as we strategize, survive, and occasionally let out a good old-fashioned cathartic scream into the void.
If you’ve ever Googled “how to professionally quit mid-semester” or seriously considered hiding in a supply closet, this show’s for you. Teaching may be a noble profession… but nobility doesn’t stop your classroom from catching on fire.

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Bathroom Fan Encounters with Sam Salem Jun 27, 2024

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On this week's episode "Bathroom Fan Encounters", I spoke with Sam Salem! He shares his journey as a substitute teacher and comedian, his wild experiences on the road, and the challenges of balancing comedy with teaching. From awkward encounters with fans to navigating the unpredictable world of subbing, Sam shares it all with humor and insight. Plus, we swap some unforgettable stories from the classroom that you won't want to miss!

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Navigating Mean Girls and Mischief with Rebecca Rogers Jun 20, 2024

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On this week's episode "Navigating Mean Girls and Mischief", I spoke with Rebecca Rogers! She shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from her early teaching years, the challenges of handling mean girls, and the memorable pranks her students played. Rebecca also opens up about setting boundaries with difficult parents and the surprising experiences that shaped her teaching career.

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Want to Learn more about Rebecca Rogers?

Instagram: @rrogersworld

TikTok: @rebeccarogersofficial

YouTube/Facebook: Rebecca Rogers

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Free Snacks with Carey Arensberg Jun 13, 2024

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On this week's episode "Free Snacks", I had an inspiring chat with Carey Arensberg! She shares the heartwarming story behind her Care Closet, opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how an earlier diagnosis could have changed things, and discusses the challenges of navigating social media. Plus, hear about some of the weirdest items she's ever had to confiscate in her career!

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Instagram @mrsarensberg

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Threads: @mrsarensberg

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Historically Hot Gossip with Lauren Cella Jun 06, 2024

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On this week's episode "Historically Hot Gossip", I spoke with the amazing Lauren Chela! Discover how she transforms history lessons with storytelling, her memorable experience at Disney's Abe Lincoln exhibit, and her journey from subbing for two years to becoming a full-fledged teacher. Plus, don't miss the hilarious story of how she recreated a battlefield right in her classroom!

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Instagram: @laurencella

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Puke and Rally with Devin Siebold May 30, 2024

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On this week's episode "Puke and Rally", I spoke with Devin Siebold! He shares stories about the teacher who inspired him in his youth, the time he volunteered to be pied in the face by students, and what led to him vomiting in the classroom.

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All Social Media: @devinsiebold or @devincomedy

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We Are Insecure with Lauran Woolley May 23, 2024

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On this week's episode "We Are Insecure", I spoke with Lauran Woolley She shared her teaching dress code philosophies, how middle school girls are terrifying, and how turning 30 means getting old and becoming uncool.

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Want to Learn About Lauran Wooley?

TikTok / Youtube / Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Snapchat: @Mrs.Woolleyin5th

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Raccoon Roadkill with Andrea Caspari May 16, 2024

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On this week's episode "Raccoon Roadkill", I spoke with Andrea Caspari! She shared her experiences teaching in the inner city, discussed how to embrace what kids are into and develop those interests and skills, and recalled a crazy possum stand-up act she saw.

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Want to Learn About Andrea Caspari?

Facebook: Andrea Caspari Comedy

Instagram / YouTube: @caspariland

TikTok: @casparilandcomedy

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A Blind Taste Test with Matt Eicheldinger May 09, 2024

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On this week's episode "A Blind Taste Test", I spoke with Matt Eicheldinger! He told us about how being a soccer camp coach in high school and that experience working with kids led him to teach, shared moments of how technology in the classroom failed him, talked about the books he wrote for middle schoolers, and shared some of the grossest stories he has from the classroom.

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Want to Learn About Matt Eicheldiner?

Tiktok / Instagram: @matteicheldinger

Website: matteicheldinger.com

Links to his book: Matt Sprouts and The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Barnes and Noble

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Buff Nipple Drawings with Mr. Philip Lindsay May 02, 2024

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On this week's episode "Buff Nipple Drawings", I spoke with Mr Philip Lindsay, about how he is about to finish his Masters in Special Education, how he strategizes reaching kids who just can’t pay attention learning math, using Gen Z and Alpha language in the classroom, and shares his most embarrassing story.

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Tiktok / Instagram: @mr_lindsay_sped

Facebook: Mr. Lindsay

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Passing Out In The Classroom with Gabe Dannenbring Apr 25, 2024

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On this week's episode "Passing Out In The Classroom", I spoke with Gabe Dannenbring, about how he comes from a family of teachers and got into teaching to bring something to society, the time he tore his pants at school, when a meth head broke into their school, and shared his opinions on what the US can do to recruit more teachers.

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Tik Tok: @g_unit24

Facebook / IG / YouTube: @gabedannenbring

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