Mini-Stories! Enjoy these five short stories! IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support financially, visit our Patreon, Buzzfeed, or make a 1-time donation to PayPal:...

Here is a taste of what we have going on over in Patreon! To listen now, join me and Sly for $5 a month. This contribution not only helps offset our costs but gives you immediate access to our previous Patreon episodes. In this unedited episode, Sly and I get into all sorts of side conversations with 20 minutes of extra material! Support the show

Here is a taste of what we have going on over in Patreon! To listen now, join me and Sly for $5 a month. This contribution not only helps offset our costs, but gives you immediate access to our previous Patreon episodes.  Thanks for the consideration! See you next week for Episode 10 on our main feed. Patreon Support the show

What do you do when you learn the real reason a girl’s family didn’t show up for her performance? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our...

What do you do when you’re a parent and something feels “off” about a situation with a teacher? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our...

What do you do when your teacher “spidey-sense” goes off? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our Patreon, Buzzfeed, or make a 1-time...

Patreon Ep. 1 (in two parts): What's going on in HISD?! Description: What do you do when your district is taken over by the state? Join Patreon to listen! Patreon Support the show

What do you do when a parent names you in a lawsuit? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our Patreon, Buzzfeed, or make a 1-time donation...

What do you do when bills are passed that directly affect your job? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our Patreon, Buzzfeed, or make a...

What do you do when a child breaks an expensive instrument in the middle of the concert? 1. The game is Hay Day. 2. Luthier (LOO-TEE-ER or LOO-THEE-ER!) 3. Listen until the very end for a special treat. (This happens in previous episodes as well.) IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us:...

What do you do when you give high school students lumps of clay before thinking through the - should be - expected outcome? We will be taking one week off during this busy time and returning on February 8th! IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales...

What do you do when several of you students are pregnant at the same time you are? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially, visit our Patreon,...

What do you do when you are so used to bad behavior at a former school, you assume it is the same everywhere? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support me financially,...

What do you do when an admin decides to do a walk-through observation when you've just given students permission to say "ass" in your class. IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as...

What do you do when the tapping Just. Won't. Stop. FINAL EPISODE THIS SEASON! I will return mid-January with an all-new season while you catch up on any un-played episodes! BUT... a special episode featuring information and opinions from three HISD, state-run schools will appear in the $5 Patreon and Buzzfeed feed soon! (See below for support links.) Today's Guest Host is... SLY! Sly has been an educator for 13 years (as of 2023). She has taught elementary music and choir, ages PK-12. She...

What are your rights as a teacher who is injured as a result of a student's action?  IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support us financially, visit our Patreon:...

A couple weeks ago I was invited as a Guest Host on the amazing Houston-based podcast Neighbors Don't Knock. We discuss what's going on in the classroom and debunk some education rumors. Listen and follow then return here for tomorrow's episode! Website: https://www.neighborsdontknock.com/ YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/DRlWukGGXMo?si=qsKowtju0dL8Zkfm Apple Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-teacher-tales/id1522039709?i=1000631969844 Support the show

What do you do when you and your students work hard to prepare for Open House, just to have everyone leave once the performance starts? A huuuuge THANK YOU to everyone who listened and shared! The podcast hit 1000 downloads this week - a major achievement that would not have been possible without your support.  IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need...

What happens when a former student tries to cross that line? GIVEAWAY! Head over to my Facebook group (I'm old, I know. Eventually I'll learn other platforms...) and join for details. Winners selected the evening of Friday, October 13th! IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad...

What happens when a parent thinks their child can do no wrong? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support us financially, visit our Patreon: BONUS EPISODES COMING...

A glimpse into teaching 50 years ago. IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support us financially, visit our Patreon: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON! http://patreon.com/badteachertales Again,...

What happens when you take a day off to attend a subject-based conference? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support us financially, visit our Patreon: BONUS EPISODES COMING...

What do you do when a student brings a baggie full of change for a class party but an unwanted bonus is included? IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions Suggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form! Email us: [email protected] Follow us: Bad Teacher Tales - Podcast (Facebook), @BadTeacherTales ("X", formerly known as Twitter) To support us financially, visit our...

What do you do when the district cuts SEL programs amidst several students completing suicide? Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance abuse crisis, please call 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7. For more information, visit: 988 Lifeline "As one human to another, you are too...