EOY Special: What Substitute Teachers Really Want to Say to Teachers
Send us Fan Mail Here's what I wish teachers would do to make substitute teachers lives easier.
Substitute Teachers Lounge
There are LOTS of podcasts for teachers, but Substitute Teachers Lounge is the first podcast ever that also highlights substitute teachers. This podcast is aimed at giving ALL types of teachers the tools you need to teach in K-12 (elementary school, middle school, and high school), including administrative aspects as well as helping students receive everything they need to learn and feel special. We interview teachers, subs and students to make sure we have the information we need in order to…
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Reboot - Things I've Done Wrong as a Substitute Teacher
Send us Fan Mail A quick random refresher episode - things I've done wrong.
FINAL EPISODE - Substitute Teachers Lounge podcast (and why)
Send us Fan Mail All good things must come to an end. After six remarkable years and 301 episodes, I'm closing the door on the Substitute Teachers Lounge podcast. When I started this journey in November 2019, I was simply looking for a podcast that served substitute teachers—and finding none, decided to create one myself. Nearly 100,000 listens later, I'm humbled by how this resource has connected…
When You Get Moved: A Substitute Teacher's Dilemma
Send us Fan Mail Reaching the milestone 300th episode, I'm tackling a universal substitute teaching challenge that surprisingly hasn't been the central focus of any previous episode: getting reassigned after you've arrived at school. The moment when administrators approach with that apologetic look, asking if you'd mind switching to a different classroom than the one you accepted, triggers a range…
Oh, the Students You'll Meet!
Send us Fan Mail Seven years of substitute teaching stories have taught me one crucial lesson: behind every student behavior is a complex inner world most teachers never glimpse. In this anniversary episode, I take you inside the minds of six distinct student archetypes you'll encounter in your classroom this year. Listen as Marie reveals her anxiety about transitioning to high school and losing…
Things Substitute Teachers Have to Change for Elementary School
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a teacher accustomed to older students suddenly faces a classroom of elementary schoolers? Everything changes. From the surprising power dynamics to the unexpected emotional responses, teaching younger children demands an entirely different approach.
Are You a "Cheap Substitute Teacher"?
Send us Fan Mail Money matters in the substitute teaching world, especially when your paycheck doesn't match that of permanent teachers. The eternal question: Should you spend your hard-earned dollars on classroom supplies?
My Substitute Teacher Story, Written By a Robot
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when artificial intelligence writes your life story? In this fascinating episode, I dive into the surreal experience of discovering an AI-generated book about my substitute teaching career—written entirely without my input beyond a few basic questions. ge of the AI-generated book cover!
Generation Alpha Unleashed -- onto Teachers
Send us Fan Mail A substitute teacher reflects on how Generation Alpha differs from Gen Z and how teachers can adapt their methods accordingly. This light-hearted exploration of generational differences reveals that Alpha students are the first fully digital generation, with distinct learning preferences and world perspectives. • Fourth graders are split between Gen Z and Generation Alpha based on…
Interviews with Elementary Students, a Substitute Teachers Lounge First
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what elementary school students really think about their teachers? In this unique episode, we flip the script by interviewing our youngest guests ever - students from kindergarten through fifth grade - to gain their unfiltered perspectives on education. Our first guest Anna, a fifth-grade graduate with straight A's, shares wisdom beyond her years about…