Classroom Brew

221: We've all dealt with that one parent... and this past week was no exception. We also take a look at some poorly handled classroom situations that went viral for teachers, the issue of burnout (or demoralization) for teachers, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

220: Ever feel like it's up to teachers to compensate for others' poor planning? Yeah..let's talk about that. Also discussed/poked fun at: A student who Rick-Rolled an entire school, our Comment Heroes of the Week, PSAT woes, fighting Mother Nature, the Stoney Patch Kid Incident, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

219: Parent voicemail recordings are weird... Let's also talk about some Weird Student Questions (and weird responses to questions), Spirit Week, our Comment Hero of the Week, Pep Rallies and Homecoming, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

218: This episode covers the general chaos of the first 5-6 weeks of the new school year: Everything from weird Student ID pictures, to disrespectful referees and hilarious student-athlete reactions, to pet fish being made into sushi, teacher ADHD moments, low teacher morale and so much more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

217: Let's talk about the hour-long lockdown that took place at Ryan and Peter's school! Also discussed: putting the cart before the horse, Mayor Lightfoot being sh*tty to teachers... again... an update on teacher "morning meeting" schedules,  the naivety the two once had as student teachers and teacher job candidates, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

216: Let's talk about the ridiculous "contact tracing" suggestion from CPS, a fun puppy update, the morale of teachers during the current school year, the strong start from most students, some hindsights from past years of teaching and interviewing for teaching jobs back in the day, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

215: This episode covers Peter’s first days of school, including slow onboarding, setting up the classroom and its procedures, learning other teachers’ “morning meeting” schedules...in the bathroom... and more; All while adjusting to teaching again… during a pandemic… Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

214: Ryan's powering through losing his voice to update the Mouse Hunt, address the lack of cleaning standards from Aramark in schools (and the meme he made), the issue of culture in schools, our THREE Comment Heroes on students receiving Mental Health Days, radio listeners funding classroom supplies, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

213: We had someone living rent free... literally... But let's talk about the first week of teachers reporting to the school, the forecast for this year, a lovely parent who ripped off a teacher's mask, the lack of accountability in school districts, and so much more. Definitely crack open a cold one as you listen to this one, teachers. Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

212: Let's get into weird anxieties, an educational Nature Show that nobody asked for, weird Guided Meditations in the education world, Oddly Satisfying: Teacher Edition, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

211: We have a cool update on the ownership of Classroom Brew! This episode comes out with a bang to discuss (and ask) how teachers are feeling as the new school year begins, the facade of equity compared to real equity, our Comment Hero of the Week (she's a real treat...), some thoughts on where to make cuts, given Chicago's budget deficit, and a lot more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

210: In this episode, we inch closer to the start of the school year... so let's talk about inequity toward Southside schools, the "consensus" behind teachers paying for classroom supplies, our Comment Hero of the Week, common Elementary Recitals, and the realization of non-meaningful moments not truly existing for a teacher. Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

209: Ryan powers through his Cubs depression (farewell Rizzo, Baez, and Bryant) to discuss/hear from listeners on the issue of teachers paying for supplies, double standards for athletes, childhood confusion over the Space-shuttle Challenger explosion, the music universality of music in elementary school plays, and more!  Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

208: Cai joins the podcast to discuss questions teachers are sick of answering, Teach For America (TFA), teacher summer self-care, Miley Cyrus curriculum, pensions, problematic policies, expectations as a coach and teacher, email etiquette and so much more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

207: This full bonus episode is exclusive to Patreon.  To get the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/classroombrew Other Patreon Benefits: Podcast Koozies, Coasters, Shot Glasses, Behind-the-Scenes, and more!

206: In this episode we get into the contradiction of telling teachers to "relax and recharge," while simultaneously asking for things to be done during the summer... We head from our Comment Hero of the Week, and we take a brand new "What fictional teacher are you?" quiz.   This episode is available in video-form on Patreon. Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com Quiz: https://www.empoweredteachermag.com/quiz/?fbclid=IwAR2BMJWBcSPzJ2vYCVDgrf___LlUwTXoDUhqZxJ_nvTAAXSvWSCC4-2cvy0_aem_AVzfovMaCisB1deQG4KN65CbNcnv4Izwd7OAeFC8vyABEGBL8x4lUR3BJJKgmacBS7KyEptpd8iecSP0_By4oOZNnvK8UtU__fViYPWLr4kYfEjW-up_7ArTi30mG3xw-98iw1LLytCMlVBsWI6HvWdp

205: The Student Series continues with Kyra, who you may remember hearing about in episode 196 for winning the "WINGS" scholarship. We discuss fighting adversity, advice for new teachers, Kyra's memorable moments, supports that she needed as a student, her "Project Hustle," future plans, and more! Thank you for listening to this year's Student Series! See you next week! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

204: The Student Series Returns! On this first of two episodes, we chat with Kenny about the adversity he has faced over the past four years, memorable moments, a look into the future, and so much more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

203: Science Adam rejoins the podcast in-person to discuss the false belief that this was a "lost year," re-separating work and home-life, the proposed "end of year teacher bonus,"  safety committee stuff, generally being sick of talking about teaching during covid, and more!  !!!COMING SOON!!! The 2021 Student Series!!! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

202: It's over! This year is finally over! In this episode, Ryan gives us a preview on the possible Student Series for this year, a cool hiring update, the most effective way to get teachers and/or coaches to a PD, the epic failure of a fundraiser, our Comment Hero of the Week, what kind of coffee NOT to give to a teacher on their way to work, some classic End-of-Year frustrations, Drive-Thru Graduation 2.0, and more!  Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com