What do you do when you see a former student "in the wild" at your side gig?This episode also includes educator shout-outs! Special thanks to the teachers and admin who made a difference in our lives:Ted Levy (Levy minutes!)Deidra Lyons-Lewis Grant Richardson andMr. HoodIT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” "Educator Gifts," or "Educator Shout Out!" complete this form: BTT SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

What do you do when you know students need more support than they are receiving but no one is listening to you?IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport 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.In this unedited episode, Sly and I get into all sorts of side conversations with 20 minutes of extra material!Support the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport 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.PatreonSupport 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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES AVAILABLE NOW!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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! PatreonSupport 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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalSupport the Show.

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 first became interested in music in 4th grade when she was chosen to play the bell set for a song during the spring concert. This sparked a deep excitement to learn other instruments and join band. Continuing in college and realizing band was THE reason she showed up for school, Sly found her path. Taking her first job teaching K-8 music in the inner-city, never dreaming she’d end up teaching choir, but she is truly enjoying it! Sly loves her quirky middle school students, but when school is out, you can find her spending time with her amazing daughter and friends. When life gets overwhelming Sly likes to kick back with video games, baking, reading, puzzles, diamond art, or one of the other 643 crafts she’s started. She fully believes the sending memes, gifs, and funny videos to friends counts as a love language.IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,”  “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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 to PayPal: BONUS EPISODES COMING SOON!PatreonBuzzfeedPayPalAgain, thank you for showing your love by following, rating, and sharing! Support the Show.

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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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/badteachertalesAgain, thank you for showing your love by following, rating, and sharing! Support the Show.

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=qsKowtju0dL8ZkfmApple Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-teacher-tales/id1522039709?i=1000631969844Support 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 SubmissionsSuggestions? Want to know more about something? Need advice? Suggestion Form!Email us: badteachertales@gmail.comFollow 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/badteachertalesAgain, thank you for showing your love by following, rating, and sharing! Support the Show.