Teachers Off Duty

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S3 Ep23: School Birthday Parties Gone Wrong Feb 19, 2023

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Get ready to party with the Teachers Off Duty podcast crew and former teacher turned national advocate for educational justice, Dr. Deonna Smith! This week we are sharing our best, saddest, and most outrageous stories from school birthday parties. From backpack-based cake disasters to uninvited guests, we have seen it all - and are not afraid to spill the beans. But birthday's aren't all fun and games – so we also discuss how to handle situations where students can't celebrate or feel left out. If you're looking for a laugh and some expert advice on managing school birthday celebrations, this episode is for you. *Watch the full episode and more on our YouTube.* Subscribe to our newsletter! Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content! New comedy skit series episodes just posted! Get 10% off with Betterhelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/tod today to get 10% off your first month.

S3 Ep22: The INSANE Excuses Students Give Teachers Feb 12, 2023

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We are back in action with special guest Ms. M to navigate the wacky and random world of student excuses. From "the dog ate my entire backpack" to fake tears that would gain Oscar nominations, we have seen and heard it all. But which ones are worthy of a passing grade, and which ones deserve detention?

Listen in as they break down the good, the bad, and the hilarious excuses that have crossed their desks. So grab a notebook, sharpen your pencils, and join in on the fun!

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S3 Ep21: Black Educator Takeover: Let's Discuss Race, Equality, and Equity in the Classroom Feb 05, 2023

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Get ready for a special episode of Teachers Off Duty as we hand over our platform and pass the mic to three black educators, advocates, and leaders to talk about teaching while black and issues black teachers face in the classroom. Taking over as hosts, Deonna Smith, Alfred 'Shivy' Brooks, and Ms. M have a very important and very necessary conversation to kick off the first weekend of Black History Month!

With a mix of humor, heart, and advocacy, this dynamic trio of educators shares their experiences as black educators, as well as some hilarious tales from their time in the classroom.

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S3 Ep20: Classroom Valentine's Day Drama Jan 29, 2023

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This week, we share our funniest, cringeworthy, and most heartwarming stories from Valentine's Day in the classroom and beyond. From the student who delivered a locker full of flowers to the wrong locker to a parent's unwanted romantic gesture, these tales of love, laughter, and the more-than-occasional awkward moment in the classroom will have you laughing, groaning, and maybe even shedding a tear or two.

Don't miss the bonus ending when the hosts reveal their deepest, darkest teacher love-life secrets.

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S3 Ep19: Education Buzzwords That Drive Teachers Crazy Jan 22, 2023

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You are in for a treat as we're joined by special guest, Ms. M of @ms.m_closet, to tackle the world of buzzwords for teachers. From the latest teaching acronyms like STEM, PBIS, and RTI to the special terms that only teachers understand, like "differentiation" and "formative assessment", we're diving into the lingo that can make teaching feel like learning a new language. We also have some fun sharing our own hilarious experiences with buzzwords and ways we've tried to incorporate or exile them in our classrooms.

To close out the show, we play a quick game of "Name the Acronym!" that will have you rolling with laughter!

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S3 Ep18: Making School Safety a Priority Jan 15, 2023

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With recent school shootings fresh on everyone's minds, we dive into the crucial topic of school safety and how we can take action. We discuss where the responsibility for preventing school shootings lies and suggest practical ideas for additional precautions schools can implement to keep students and staff safe. Tune in to this important conversation!

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S3 Ep17: The Struggles of Finding Subs & Making Sub Plans Jan 08, 2023

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What's more difficult, preparing for needing a substitute teacher or actually being a substitute teacher? From the chaos of trying to figure out a classroom's routine to the "unique" personalities of each class, substitute teaching can be a wild ride.

So whether you're a seasoned sub, just starting out in the world of substitute teaching, or you're franticly trying to figure out how to take a day off from school, join us for a good laugh and some crazy sub stories.

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S3 Ep16: Hilariously Practical Teacher New Year Resolutions Jan 01, 2023

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Are you tired of the same old, boring New Year Resolutions? Look no further, because we are here to spice up your teacher resolution game.

Join Lauran, Tell, and Gabe, as they discuss the most meaningful and ridiculous resolutions teachers have made (and hopefully kept). From promising to only work contract hours to vowing to never use the word "syllabus" again, no resolution is too out there.

So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to laugh (or facepalm) with the Teachers Off Duty crew as they tackle the Teacher New Year Resolutions.

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S3 Ep15: What It's Like Being a Teacher During the Holiday Season Dec 25, 2022

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We are getting that warm, fuzzy feeling that only comes with wearing holiday-themed pajamas in a hot podcast studio! In this special holiday episode, we talk family and classroom holiday traditions, gifts from students, and the crazy amount of pressure teachers face this time of year.

To end the show, the hosts and their families take part in a white elephant gift exchange that will have you rolling on the floor laughing, asking yourself how Gabe's present-giving privileges haven't been revoked.

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S3 Ep14: Teacher Spouses Deserve an Award Dec 18, 2022

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In this special episode, we focus on teacher spouses with actual real-life accounts from Lauran's husband, Jordan, and Tell's husband, Jason. We outline work-life balance, commonly occurring issues for teachers, classroom decoration decorum, and more.

Jason and Jordan tell us exactly what it's like to be married to a famous teacher influencer and talk about everything from random fan interaction to getting roped into content creation willingly or otherwise.

Gabe then leads us through some classroom trivia and closes out the show with a teacher version of the newlywed game to see how much they know about each other. You won't believe the stories that come out!

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