The Weird Things Teaching Does to Your Brain

Becoming a teacher changes you... in more ways than one! Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" tour!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply.   Quince | Go to quince.com/tod to get FREE shipping on your order and 365 day returns   Cinemark | Go to cinemark.com/teachersoffduty and receive 10% OFF using Promo CODE: OFFDUTY   Jiyu | Go to jiyuskin.com and receive 20% OFF using Promo CODE: TOD   _________________________________ In this episode of the Teachers Off Duty Podcast we dive in to what being in "Teacher Mode" does to your brain. Have you noticed yourself correcting a child's behavior outside of the classroom? Do you make sure everyone is lined up correctly at the airport, even though you don't work there? Well if you, you're not alone! This week Devin, Bri and Miss M run down all the ways they know they've been changed forever (but not necessarily for the better). Whether it's breaking out your teacher voice in public, becoming hyper aware of every child around you or seeing a potential disaster before it happens, you'll find plenty to relate to in this episode. But teacher brain doesn't only affect how you act in public. Have you ever noticed that you can't sit and leisurely enjoy a meal anymore? Or that every time you sit down to rest you feel compelled to be getting something done instead? Well so do our hosts this week! Whether your teacher brain is just rounding into shape, or you're now permanently in "Teacher Mode" for the rest of your life, this episode is for you! Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Ms. M @ms.m_closet Devin Siebold @devinsiebold Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty   _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast  

No matter how chill your classroom vibes are, sooner or later a fight will break out.   This fall The Bored Teachers "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer Smalls | Go to smalls.com/TOD and get 60% OFF your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life Zenni | If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://bit.ly/4vujJur Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today _________________________________This week on the Teachers Off Duty Podcast, our hosts are spilling the tea on some of our wildest school fight stories, both as teachers and students. You'll find out which one of our panelists knew how to throw hands when they were young, and which one wasn't as successful. This conversation takes a look at every side of what goes into a fight, from the teacher's role, how bullying affects student behavior, angry parents and how we can learn how to emotionally regulate before things get out of control. In this episode we answer a lot of important questions: Should a teacher break up a fight? How should you handle a threat from a student? When should admin step in and when should you just handle this yourself? And how do you try and prevent fights from happening while getting bombarded with requests from parents, administrators and students? We even give the listeners some helpful tips on how to stay as calm as a teacher possibly can through social-emotional learning, grounding techniques and breathing exercises. But even if you're not a teacher, you'll find plenty of tricks you can use in your daily life.  So take a deep breath, don't worry about throwing hands, sit back and relax and enjoy this latest episode of Teachers Off Duty. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Devin Siebold @devinsiebold Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, we're going back in time to the 1990s to ask the question "What was cool in the classroom back then that would not fly today?" Our fall shows are almost here! Tickets are on sale and going fast for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT SURPRISE! Buy a tee, get a Mystery Tee FREE! Code TEACHERMATH Ends 8/31! https://bit.ly/TODtee PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: iCivics | Go to icivics.org and try Investigation Declaration today! _________________________________The list is pretty long: from smoke breaks and showing movies, to letting students grade each other's work and old school discipline, it turns out a lot has changed in the classroom over the last 30 years. Our panel waxes nostalgic about all the things that made school so great back in the day. School lunches that just hit different, computer labs, field days, and always being on the cutting edge of technology are just a few of the highlights in this episode. Of course, there are other changes we've seen in education since the '90s, and our teachers touch on a bunch of them. Teachers working second jobs, school staffing, custodial shortages, freedom in the classroom... it's all in there. And if you've ever wondered what our panelists were like when they were in school, you're in luck because they all spill the tea about just what kind of students they were. So hop in your DeLorean and travel back to the days of Goosebumps, cafeteria pizza and drawing those fancy S's on every scrap piece of paper you could get your hands on. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Devin Siebold @devinsiebold Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

It's time for another school year, and while some of us are back at it, many have left the profession. But why? Sometimes, it's not the students - t's the leadership. Our fall shows are almost here! Tickets are on sale and going fast for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! https://bit.ly/TODBTCT SURPRISE! Buy a tee, get a Mystery Tee FREE! Code TEACHERMATH Ends 8/31! https://bit.ly/TODtee PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: iCivics | Go to icivics.org and try Investigation Declaration today! CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply. Square | Go To Square.com/go/TOD to get $200 your hardware order Today! _________________________________In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the hosts have one of their most relatable conversations yet as they discuss what makes a good principal, what makes a bad one and what the requirements should be to become one. From hilarious stories about a classroom pizza party gone wrong to serious discussions about ineffective leadership, teacher burnout, and school culture, this episode explores what causes teachers to feel disrespected the most. If you're wondering why teachers feel unsupported and why morale is declining in schools, this episode will answer all those questions and more. Whether you're a teacher, principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, education student, or simply interested in what's happening inside today's classrooms, this conversation offers a brilliant combination of laughter and meaningful perspective. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Ms. M @ms.m_closet Devin Siebold @devinsiebold Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Yes, it is that time of year again... it's time to go back to school. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Marc and Shelby deep dive into everything it takes to get ready for a new year. From spending your own money on classroom supplies and decorations to establishing rules and procedures, everybody does it a little differently. And depending on where you teach, the differences can be huge! GREAT NEWS!  Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: iCivics | Go to icivics.org and try Investigation Declaration today! Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today. Quince | Go to quince.com/tod to get FREE shipping on your order and 365 day returns Zenni | If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://bit.ly/4vujJur _________________________________This conversation touches on the differences between states, teachers, and grade levels. The challenges among elementary, middle and high school are all different but equally demanding. And of course it wouldn't be a TOD podcast without some truly hilarious stories about what we deal with daily. Whether you're a new teacher, a veteran teacher, a parent about to ship your kid back to school, or just someone who loves hearing funny stories, this episode covers it all! Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

It's another wide-ranging episode of Teachers Off Duty with Bri, Shelby and Mr. Moore. This episode covers just about everything from parents learning the truth about their child to our hosts learning how different teaching situations are across the country (and the world).  Fall Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR! The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: iCivics | Go to icivics.org and try Investigation Declaration today! Vinted | Download the FREE App today! Enjoy FREE shipping in the US and make some money! Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply. _________________________________What kind of after-school activities do you have to attend? What about all those in-school duties you get assigned every year? You might be surprised to learn how our teacher panel handles all of that. This episode also includes real talk about teacher salaries, healthcare coverage and the fine print included in our teacher contracts. Spoiler alert: some states treat teachers better than others! No matter where or who you teach, this episode will make you laugh, think and possibly shed a tear or two as we get an honest look at life in schools from all walks of life. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe! Follow your hosts: Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Everyone has a petty moment from time to time, and teacher's are no different. We can't help it!   Dont Forget!  Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this fall! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer _________________________________   Whether it's students acting out, parents ghosting you or school boards dropping crazy policies, there's plenty out there that brings out the petty in us all. In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Shelby, and Mr. Moore share what it takes for them to get petty. They cover everything from state testing, a lack of consequences, and kids that can't stop tattling on each other. This week our teachers hold nothing back as they dive deep into some real conversations about teacher burnout, kids acting foolish in the classroom and just what the heck is up with today's math curriculum. This episode touches on every aspect of school life in 2026, and whether you're a teacher, parent or just someone who loves spirited conversation you'll find plenty to enjoy.   Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty   _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Teachers know we are not just there to teach, sometimes we need to handle the ever-present student drama. It doesn't matter what age they are, students will bring some kind of drama into your classroom and now you have to deal with it.   Fall tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Square | Go To Square.com/go/TOD to get $200 your hardware order Today! _________________________________ In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Shelby, and Mr. Moore share unbelievable stories about how technology has given students even more ways to be dramatic, how being a sub can go so wrong so quickly, and why students aren't the only ones spilling the tea in the hallways. They also get into a real discussion about the future of technology in schools, the trials and tribulations of coaching, and why what students deal with today is completely different than the world we grew up in. No matter who you are or what grade level you teach, you will definitely find something to enjoy in this episode. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

It's one thing to get roasted by your friends, but it is another thing entirely to get roasted by your students. Yet it happens all the time when you're a teacher.   Don't forget to grab your tickets for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:  Zenni | If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://bit.ly/4vujJur Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today _________________________________   In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Shelby, and Mr. Moore share the funniest, most unexpected, and downright mean things students have ever said to them in the classroom. Whether they bring up your clothes, hairstyles, or classroom management, it's true that kids really do say the darndest things and have no shame when it comes to saying them. Students at every grade level seem to have no filter when it comes to either accidentally or purposely dragging their teacher, and we have the stories to prove it! It doesn't matter whether you're a teacher, administrator, sub or student... this episode will have you laughing from beginning to end. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Marc Moore @mrmooretaughtme Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

If you're looking for the best back-to-school teacher hacks, who best to ask than our panelists on this week's episode of Teachers off Duty. Bri, Jere and Anna hand out plenty of tips and tricks that will save you time, money and especially energy!   DON'T FORGET!  Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today.   CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply.   Jones Road Beauty | Go to https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get your FREE shimmer face Oil with CODE TOD _________________________________ From how to make sure your classroom is ready to go on day one, to avoiding the inevitable side quests, this episode will give you plenty of ideas to make sure this school year gets off on the right foot. Our teachers cover everything from handling the overuse of technology, to easy ways to decorate on a budget through the use of practical tips and hilarious stories. There's also some real talk about how to create an inclusive environment that welcomes everybody into your classroom and makes them feel like they belong. Whether you're a first year teacher or a savvy veteran, this episode has something that everyone can learn from.   Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jere Chang @mschanggifted Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast