Teachers Off Duty

If your classroom feels unmanageable this year… these strategies will save your sanity.   Our brand new tour "Is it Friday Yet" is here! All dates in 2026 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets are 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 to get 50% any UNLIMITED Plan _________________________________ Classroom management feels different this year, and the Bored Teachers crew is saying it out loud. In this episode, Leslie, Bri, and Miss L break down the strategies that actually work when your students are loud, chaotic, unpredictable, and endlessly loveable. From resetting expectations to building routines that stick, they share real examples from their own classrooms — including PTO systems, class economies, workplace models, and the small changes that make a big difference. The conversation gets honest about the challenges teachers are facing right now: inconsistency, shifting behaviors, emotional exhaustion, and how hard it is to teach when your tried-and-true methods suddenly stop working. They unpack what it means to remove emotion, stay consistent, and set clear boundaries, all while laugh-crying through stories about messy desks, hallway chaos, and one truly iconic water-spill wardrobe change. Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, this episode gives you practical tools, new ideas, and the reassurance that you are not the only one feeling the shift this year. Drop your best classroom management strategies in the comments. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Leslie Robinson @leslierobcomedy Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast

This episode proves one thing… teachers don't teach lessons — we survive interruptions! New Year! New You! NEW TOUR! "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this NEW YEAR! 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:    Prolon L-Nutra | Go to https://prolonlife.com/TOD to get 15% OFF TODAY   Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   UPSIDE | Go to https://www.upside.com/ use CODE: TOD _________________________________ Classroom interruptions come in all shapes and sizes, and this week's episode of Bored Teachers Podcast proves it. Bri, Shelby and Leslie are back together swapping the most chaotic, hilarious, and downright unbelievable interruptions they've survived — from kids barging in mid-lesson, teachers accidentally derailing their own classes, and students showing up with Cheesecake Factory bags and Ulta hauls like it's nothing. The crew also dives into deeper moments: vape culture, lockdown drill realities, and the wild world of high school chaos where showing up late with Chipotle is the least of anyone's worries. With honest stories, unfiltered laughs, and real talk about what teaching looks like in 2025, this episode is equal parts comedy and catharsis. Drop your craziest classroom interruption in the comments so we can scream-laugh together.  Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!    Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Leslie Robinson @leslierobcomedy Shelby Lattimore @teachingwithmissl Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty

The students opened their mouths and the teachers' brains flatlined.   NEW YEAR NEW TOUR coming your way! "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this NEW YEAR! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT  We're giving away over $3350 in gift cards EVERY SINGLE DAY all month long!! That's right, 31 Days of Amazing Gift Card Giveaways to celebrate YOU this holiday season!  https://bit.ly/TODHolidayGiveaway    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:    Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE _________________________________ Students really do say the wildest things. In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Leslie and Shelby swap the most unhinged, hilarious, and brutally honest things their students have ever said that made them stop and think, "Did that really just come out of your mouth?" From elementary oversharing and third grade math confusion to middle and high school sass, the crew breaks down how kids talk at different ages, why common sense is not always common, and how gentle parenting, learned helplessness, and a lack of life skills show up in the classroom. They also dive into state testing pressure, reality baby projects, and the emotional whiplash of being the adult in the room while trying not to laugh. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Leslie Rob @LeslieRobComedy Shelby Lattimore @teaching_with_ms.l Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty

Teaching didn't burn us out - everything around it did.   NEW YEAR NEW TOUR coming your way! "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you this NEW YEAR! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    We're giving away over $3350 in gift cards EVERY SINGLE DAY all month long!! That's right, 31   Days of Amazing Gift Card Giveaways to celebrate YOU this holiday season!  https://bit.ly/TODHolidayGiveaway    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:    Rakuten | Go to Rakuten.com Today and register for your FREE membership, and get your signing bonus. _________________________________ This week Bri, Anna, and Jessica dive into one of the hardest parts of the profession, TEACHER BURNOUT. From the nonstop chaos of the school day to the whirlwind of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, they unpack what burnout really feels like when you're teaching all day and still carrying the job home in your head and heart. They share personal stories about student behavior, wild sub situations, safety scares, grading marathons, and the invisible mental load teachers carry while trying to stay "on" for their kids. The conversation highlights how teachers are expected to be entertainers, counselors, and classroom managers while running on empty and still worrying about their students' lives outside of school. The crew also reflects on school safety, teacher pay, and the emotional toll of always being on high alert, especially in a world where teachers are too often dismissed when they speak up. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unseen as an educator, this episode will make you feel understood, remind you you're not alone, and give you a chance to laugh through the chaos with people who truly get it.   Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!    Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty

Did you think the kids were wild…wait until you meet their parents.   Our brand new "Is it Friday Yet" Comedy Tour is now on sale for 2026! Don't forget we are finishing off the year on TOUR..Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/  We're giving away over $3350 in gift cards EVERY SINGLE DAY all month long!! That's right, 31 Days of Amazing Gift Card Giveaways to celebrate YOU this holiday season!  https://bit.ly/TODHolidayGiveaway    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:    Rakuten | Go to Rakuten.com today to register for your FREE membership and get your signing bonus. _________________________________ This week Bri, Anna and Jessica dive into the hilarious chaos of teaching and parenting in 2025. From mispronouncing cities on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour to matching outfits and Friday-energy tangents, the episode kicks off with pure unfiltered teacher humor. They unpack everything from confusing new math that makes everyone feel lost to latchkey-kid culture, kindergarten chaos, parent–teacher conference awkwardness, and why teacher kids are held to a whole different standard. Between cartwheeling classroom entrances, glue-covered desks, and parents who treat school like customer service, the trio keeps it honest and relatable. The conversation also hits on homework expectations, attention spans, and how teachers are now expected to be part educator, part entertainer, and part therapist. Grab your tickets to the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and drop your funniest or wildest parent moments in the comments—we absolutely want the tea. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!    Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty