Shows
Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 26: Four-Day Week UpdateJustin and I give an update on how the four day week is going so far this year and the positives and negatives of it.2025-03-1959 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 25: Interview with John HalbrookIn this episode I talked with John Halbrook about his educational experience, and how the excitement for learning can fade. We talked about getting kicked out of school, and how that can change your path in life.2025-03-051h 02Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 24: Interview with Nic EllisToday we were able to interview our good friend Nic and talk about coaching and discuss the similarities that we see between coaching and teaching.2025-01-221h 20Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 23: PD Recap & Armed Staff: Good or Bad Idea?Today we recap our most recent Professional Development and then we get into a discussion on whether it is a good idea or not to arm staff in schools. 2024-11-2641 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 22: PD Recap & Coworkers That Dysregulate YouToday we recap our PD Day and the AI tools that can help teachers save time on a daily basis. We also touch on being dysregulated by coworkers and tips on how to fix it.2024-10-3146 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 21: Awkward and Embarrassing Things Teacher SituationsToday we discussed awkward situations that teachers can find themselves in at school and out in the "real world".2024-10-2442 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 20: A Sped Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Middle School Teacher Walk Into an Empty Band Room...an Interview with John CrippenWe had the privilege to talk to another one of our former teachers and coaches, John Crippen. He was able to provide great insight in how he, and education in general, has changed throughout his career.2024-02-071h 26Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 19: Coaching to Leadership, an Interview w/ John ElkinToday we sit down and interview our former coach and teacher, John Elkin. We share memories and stories from the past, and John will share lessons he has learned throughout his career in education.2023-12-291h 27Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 18: To Coast or Toast... the Holiday HomestretchIn this episode we talk about how we start back up after Thanksgiving Break and prepare for the homestretch to Christmas Break and the end of the semester.2023-12-0542 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 17: The Thanksgiving TornadoToday we check in to see how it's going after `12 weeks of school. We also share stories of dealing with parents our first few years of teaching and provide some tips and tricks for how new teachers can deal with aggressive parents.2023-11-1948 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 16: Interview with Ryan PelkeyToday I had the chance to interview Ryan Pelkey, Author of "The Boy Who Lost His Ears: A kind of true story" and administrator from Virginia. We talked about his background, authoring his book, and what advice he has for young teachers.2023-11-0749 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 15: The Emotional Toll of TeachingIn this episode we interview fellow teacher, Breannah Suntken to discuss her first year at her new school and in a new teaching position. She provides some great advice to new teachers and we had great time talking to her!2023-07-281h 01Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 14: Money-Saving Tips & Tricks for TeachersToday Justin and I discuss how we save money and where we like to purchase supplies for our classroom and talk about different sites that teachers can use for donations or grants to help supply their classroom.2023-04-1751 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 13: Best Fictional TeachersJustin is back in town and today we discuss our Top 5 fictional teachers in movies and tv. Let us know who makes your top 5!2023-03-191h 01
Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 12: Today We Give ThanksJustin is back! (For now). In today's episode we discuss what we are thankful for in teaching and what the profession has given us. We also talk about teaching between Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks; good things, or really bad things can happen!2022-12-3058 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 11: How Important is Building Morale?On today's episode I am joined again by Craig Wederquist while Justin is on a travel day. We discuss staff morale and how it affects the building, for better or worse; how it can be improved; what causes it to become toxic, and how to avoid it's toxicity.2022-11-1450 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 10: Working OvertimeIn today's episode we welcome our special guest, Bre Suntken. We discussed odd jobs we've taken to help supplement our teacher pay, and advice for young teachers who are trying to balance work, a possible 2nd job, and life outside of work. Enjoy!2022-11-041h 02Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 9: Parent-Teacher ConferencesToday's pod talks about parent teacher conferences. We share stories from past ones we've had, as well as some of the crazier encounters that teachers have shared.2022-10-271h 22Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 8: Not All Teachers Have "It"Today we discuss two articles about teachers who may not have the "it" factor with our guest, Craig Wederquist. We also give new teachers tips on how to survive and thrive in the field, and finish by updating our audience on where Justin is right now.2022-10-211h 08Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 7: World Teacher Day!In today's episode we share what we're drinking, the teachers that made an impact on our lives, and where in the U.S. Justin is right now.2022-10-0656 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 6: Quiet Quitting & Where in the U.S. is Justin???In our newest episode we introduce new segments, discuss Quiet Quitting in the teaching world, & we find out where Justin is at right now!2022-09-0958 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 5: That's Just Not True! Misconceptions You Hear About TeachingIn this episode we discuss some of the misconceptions that those outside of the teaching world have about what we do and what our life is like.2022-04-1045 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 4: Surprise! Last Minute Changes, Good and BadIn episode 4 we discuss the good, and not so good surprises that teachers go through in education.2022-04-1042 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 3: The Slump BusterOn today's episode, we discuss that time of year between the winter & spring break. What does it feel like, what do we do to break out of it, and advice we for new teachers on how to deal with it.2022-02-1952 minBelly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 2: The Great ResignationIn today's episode we discuss our top 5 jobs better than teaching and our top 5 jobs that are worse. We also do a quick dive on lack of substitutes and how some states are dealing with it.2022-02-0349 min
Belly Up to the BlackboardEpisode 1: Welcome to Our WorldIn this episode we explain who we are and what we are about. We will discuss what motivated us to do the podcast, how we got into the world of teaching, where we are at in our career, why people should listen, and whatever tangents we end up going on.2021-12-2050 min