Nerducators
Join Chandler and Russell as they dive into the ups, downs, and downright weirdness of teaching in today’s world. From navigating post-COVID apathy to implementing innovative strategies in the classroom, they tackle the challenges educators face while keeping it real, relatable, and a little bit nerdy.
With their combined passion for teaching and a shared love of all things geeky, they break down the big topics with humor and heart — plus the occasional cat meow sound effect because, well, why not? Whether you’re an educator, a student, or just someone curious about the inner workings of schools today, you’ll feel right at home with the Nerducators.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
10. Mental Health: Play More, Carry Less
When the job swings from rally-day highs to “why am I doing everything?” lows, teacher mental health matters most. We unpack secondary trauma, SEL overload, and the pressure to be everything to every…
9. From A+ to FU: All About Assessment
In this episode, Chandler and Russell dive into the wild world of assessments—where grades don’t always measure learning, zeros pack way too much power, and bias sneaks in faster than a kid guessing …
8. Shelf Stretchers, Swag Bags, and PD That Works
What makes professional development inspiring, and what makes it fall flat? Chandler and Russell break down their PD wish list and share how to make sessions actually useful for teachers. They also t…
8. Shelf Stretchers, Swag Bags, and PD That Works
What makes professional development inspiring, and what makes it fall flat? Chandler and Russell break down their PD wish list and share how to make sessions actually useful for teachers. They also t…
7. Teachers Assemble: The Back-to-School Edition
Chandler and Russell are one foot in their classrooms and one foot still in summer break. In this episode, they talk all things back-to-school—from classroom setup to personal goals. Classroom prep i…
6. Teacher Summer Vibes That Slap
In this chaotic and cathartic summer check-in, Chandler and Brian catch up on all the things: new dogs, new houses, minor power tool injuries, and major feelings about the year that nearly broke us.
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5. Is This for a Grade?
Chandler and Russell are back—and this time, they’re tackling the monster under the gradebook: traditional grading systems. Join them as they dive into their most spirited (and slightly chaotic) epis…
4. Get Me Outta Here!
In this episode of Nerducators, Chandler and Russell dive deep into why teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers—and what real, practical changes could help turn the tide. From shocking …
3. You asked. We answered. And then we kept talking…
Chandler and Russell go long—like, longer-than-usual long—to answer real questions from students and listeners in a special Q&A episode! From hidden talents to “do you secretly hate other teachers?”,…
2. Get Off My Lawn?! (Phones, Social Media, and Cursive, Oh My!)
In this episode of Nerducators, Chandler and Russell dive into the ultimate teacher debate: are we evolving with the times… or just yelling at clouds?
From student cell phones in class to whether curs…
1. Post COVID Apathy in Education
In this episode, Chandler and Russell tackle a growing issue that educators everywhere are noticing: post-COVID apathy in students. Why does it feel like students just aren’t as engaged or motivated …