Twisted Teachers
What would you do if you weren't afraid? Jen and Kim are long-time friends who started the podcast from the perspective of two teachers and their experiences in education. The podcast has evolved through countless interviews with current and former educators as well as authors. You will still hear their teaching tips and stories, but you also will follow them on their journey through new chapters in their lives.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 318
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Misty Kluesner
Please listen to Misty's story about her time in and out of education. This interview is very real and tells the story of her thoughts about the education system, her role, and how she …
Life Updates and Snow Plow Parents
Jen passed her 'stand and deliver' for her new job. It was a lot of work and something to celebrate. Sadly, Kim's former husband has suffered a stroke, and it is devastating to her and …
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Lauren Greener
We had a wonderful and insightful interview with Lauren Greener. She talks about how she became a teacher and her journey out of education.
All about Lauren:
I am an innovative leader an…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Lawnmower, Helicopter, and Leaf Blower Parents
In this episode, Kim talks about her hatred of traffic circles, and Jen attempts to debunk the efficacy of deer whistles.
They discuss all the types of parents teachers deal with. Helico…
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Courtney Gravely
Here is another great interview! Courtney is a dedicated and enthusiastic licensed educator, consultant, and business professional with nine years of experience in multiple K-12 academi…
New Year Rewind: Coming in HOT with Cellphones in the Classroom
This episode is just what we need to get back inot the swing of things....
This one is coming in hot with the cell phones in the classroom discussion. Why aren't parents supporting teach…
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Lindsey Carlisle
Lindsey tells us her story about her life as a teacher and the obstacles she overcame during a difficult time.
She gives great advice on what not to do if you are a teacher trying to tr…
Twisted Crime Time: The Disappearance of the Sodder Children and Serial Killer Bell Gunness
Happy Holidays! It's time for some true crime Twisted Teacher Style.
In the early hours of Christmas Day in 1945, a devastating fire destroyed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. H…
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Melissa Chapman (former teacher)
We had a great time interviewing Melissa and learning about her journey in education and beyond.
She tells her story about her teaching experience and when she realized it was time to mo…
A Ripped Dress, Making New Friends, JLO, and Dallas Cowboy Dolly
Kim talks about her unpleasant stay in NJ, where she tripped, peed a little, and ripped her dress before leaving the house. (No alcohol was involved.)
We want to know how you feel about …
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Seana De Crosta (HS Math Teacher to Statistician
You need to listen to this story. It will move you, and it will also leave you asking yourself if what you are doing for a living is worth it.
Seana is a former high school math teacher.…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Working Smarter, Teacher Sick Day Stories, and the Abominable Snow Man
Beat the Sunday Scaries!
(Jen was not harmed in the making of this podcast even though she sucked in a gallon of water whilst laughing.) Kim is sorry for causing this.
Jen and Kim talk a…
Lesson Plans to Life Plans: Interview with Maggie Carmain -Life After Teaching
We had a great conversation with Maggie. This is the Linkedin post that caught our attention. We are hearing more and more about students assaulting teachers. Maggie tells her story.
I …
Sunday Scary Rewind: Sick Outs, Deadly Hide and Seek, and Teacher Survivor Pilot ideas
We had fun with this one!
We discuss a deadly hide-and-seek game, teacher sick days, holiday spirit days, teacher movies, and teacher Survivor show ideas.
We are starting December off wit…
Series: Lesson Plans to Life Plans-Interview with Stephen Guerriero (Former Teacher and Current Edcuation Advocate)
We had a fantastic conversation with Stephen Guerierro. He talked about his journey out of education and into education advocacy.
He has leveraged years of classroom experience to help f…
Thanksgiving Rewind-Alexa is a Nosey B#tch and Crochety Meat
Happy Thanksgiving Rewind!!!
Here's a good reason to hide in the bathroom or in your closet if family closeness is getting a little too close. Put the fun back in dysfunction and take so…
Learning Styles Controversy
Jen and Kim discuss some negative nellies regarding the efficacy of learning styles.
Are they scientifically grounded or just myths?
What are your thoughts regarding learning styles?
ht…
Sometimes We Lie About Doing a Book Review, Talking Sh*t, and Only Fans Fun
Jen and Kim began recording a book review about Sometimes I Lie. It started with good intentions but ended up in the dumpster fire. So, they moved on to Kim's potential side hustle of …
Saturday Rewind: When a Teacher Takes a Sick Day or Maternity Leave
Here is our episode on teacher sick leave. We are in the season of needing sick days. Does any of it sound familiar?
What happens when you take a sick day? Well, buckle up and listen to …
Twisted Book Chat: The Butterfly Garden
Join us for an 'express' book chat...
Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden.
In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees…and a collection of precious “butterflies”―young …