Bad Teacher Tales: Real talk stories and advice for teachers and those who love them.
Welcome to Bad Teacher Tales, where each week we share the good, the bad, and the “what the hell?!” of daily teacher life. We’ll expose workplace woes that range from unrealistic to impossibly asinine. We’ll postulate on parental problems and admin antics. We might even learn a helpful tip or trick, and while we may be “Bad” teachers, we will always leave remembering our Why…those beautiful, bright, baffling, students!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S.2 - Ep. 9: Folks Aren’t Always What They Seem
What do you do when you learn the real reason a girl’s family didn’t show up for her performance?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gif…
Patreon Exclusive - Intro
What do you do when you’re a parent and something feels “off” about a situation with a teacher?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts…
S.2 - Ep. 8: How Did I Know
What do you do when your teacher “spidey-sense” goes off?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions
S…
Patreon Exclusive - Intro
Patreon Ep. 1 (in two parts): What's going on in HISD?!
Description: What do you do when your district is taken over by the state?
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S.2 - Ep. 7: "From the Law Offices of..."
What do you do when a parent names you in a lawsuit?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Submissions
Sugges…
S.2 - Ep. 6: Steve
What do you do when bills are passed that directly affect your job?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete this form: BTT Su…
S.2 - Ep. 5: A Day with Orchestra
What do you do when a child breaks an expensive instrument in the middle of the concert?
1. The game is Hay Day.
2. Luthier (LOO-TEE-ER or LOO-THEE-ER!)
3. Listen until the very end for a special treat.…
S.2 - Ep. 4: Working With Clay
What do you do when you give high school students lumps of clay before thinking through the - should be - expected outcome?
We will be taking one week off during this busy time and returning on Februa…
S.2 - Ep. 3: Swapping Pregnancy Stories with Students?
What do you do when several of you students are pregnant at the same time you are?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete th…
S.2 - Ep. 2: It's the PTSD for Me
What do you do when you are so used to bad behavior at a former school, you assume it is the same everywhere?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "…
S.2 - Ep. 1: Jackass
What do you do when an admin decides to do a walk-through observation when you've just given students permission to say "ass" in your class.
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do T…
S.1 - Ep. 13: Things Aren't Always As They Appear
What do you do when the tapping Just. Won't. Stop.
FINAL EPISODE THIS SEASON! I will return mid-January with an all-new season while you catch up on any un-played episodes! BUT... a special episode fe…
S.1 - Ep 12: I Had to File a Chapter 37
What are your rights as a teacher who is injured as a result of a student's action?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This,” “Things That Work,” or "Educator Gifts" complete…
Exciting News! Neighbors Don't Knock
A couple weeks ago I was invited as a Guest Host on the amazing Houston-based podcast Neighbors Don't Knock.
We discuss what's going on in the classroom and debunk some education rumors.
Listen and fo…
S.1 - Ep 11: Performing For No One
What do you do when you and your students work hard to prepare for Open House, just to have everyone leave once the performance starts?
A huuuuge THANK YOU to everyone who listened and shared! The pod…
S.1 - Ep 10: I Won't Be the Next Letourneau
What happens when a former student tries to cross that line?
GIVEAWAY! Head over to my Facebook group (I'm old, I know. Eventually I'll learn other platforms...) and join for details. Winners selected…
S.1 - Ep 9: Woooooah
What happens when a parent thinks their child can do no wrong?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions
Suggestions? Wa…
S.1 - Ep. 8: The Kids Haven't Changed
A glimpse into teaching 50 years ago.
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions
Suggestions? Want to know more about some…
S.1 - Ep. 7: But...Those Are MY Days!
What happens when you take a day off to attend a subject-based conference?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” complete this form: BTT Submissions
Sug…
S.1 - Ep. 6: Will You Smell My Hand
What do you do when a student brings a baggie full of change for a class party but an unwanted bonus is included?
IT'S YOUR TURN! To submit your own main story, “Why We Do This” or “Things That Work” …