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
Twisted Teacher Book Review: Vox by Christina Dalcher
Kim and Jen give an honest review of Vox by Christina Dalcher. The premise is fascinating, but then things changed. But, what if you could only speak 100 words a day?
On the day the gov…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Teacher Depreciation Week
Hello Twisted Listeners, here is another oldie but goodie!
Kim and Jen discuss Kim Kardashian's odd obsession with Marilyn's clothes and preserved locks of hair. They share many teacher …
Promoting Phone Free Campuses: Interview with Luke Stultz
This was a fascinating interview with Luke Stultz. Did you ever think that there could be schools without phones?
Luke is a former middle school teacher. He works with Yondr to create …
When Your Mom Says, SCHLONG...
Buckle up for an extremely candid discussion about parenting our children and parenting our parents. Kim and Jen confess to many teenage bad choices. Our parents didn't know where we …
Sunday Scary Rewind: A Dog and Pony Show
We thought it was a great time to re-release this one about observations.
Jen and Kim catch up talking about high school field day. They find some fun ways to look at the math book chall…
Productively Struggling: Things We Did in the 80s, Changelings, and Red Nail Polish
Hello and happy whatever day it is. Kim and Jen catch up on their lives. Kim reminisces about the time her former stepmother bought her red nail polish. They talk about the things we di…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Interview with Comedian Gaspare Randazzo
We had so much fun taking to Gaspare last year. He is absolutely hilarious and a great support to us as content creators and podcasters. You might have seen Gaspare on the Ellen DeGener…
What Doesn't Kill You Makes you Really Pissed Off....
Kim and Jen catch up on their lives that seem to be dumpster fires. Jen loses her purse at a rest stop, and Kim almost loses her luggage at the New Jersey airport. They relate to the la…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Tips and Tricks to Get you to the END of the Year...
Sunday Scary Rewind! March is the beginning of the end....
Jen and Kim discuss why branding your partner's name on you is never a good idea. They also give many ideas to get you through …
Tactical Tips for Transitioning Teachers with Claire Smizer-Muldoon
Hello Twisted Listeners! It's freaking March already,
This episode is very informative, funny, and insightful. Claire tells us the reality of teacher transferable skills. Does leading a …
February Crimes: The Murders of Iana Kasian, Libby German, and Abby Williams
There are graphic descriptions in this episode.
In the February Crimes episode, Kim talks about the gruesome murder of Iana Kasian. Her murderer, Blake Leibel, mirrored her murder to a …
Sunday Scary Rewind: Cacophonous Complaints
Jen and Kim talk about it all. There was a Kramer sighting dealing with a jalapeno popper. They discuss parent control, year-long lesson plans, and teacher salaries. They also share a …
Middle-Aged Malaise, Removing Honors Classes, and Vetting Teacher Resources
"It's like you are supposed to do the lettering on a group poster project, but you get home and your markers are dry." Jen talks about her participation in her 'group project' at work. …
Interview with Grant Wootten: Making Change in Education
Grant has been a teacher in Thailand for the past ten years. This is one of the most demanding and challenging education systems in the world. In that time, he created lesson plans, cou…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Save a Teacher, Lasso a Cowboy
Happy Sunday! Here is our re-release of a rant-filled episode.
Kim talks about her crossroads with instructional coaching and discusses why teachers may not be open to coaching. They re…
Obligation Chocolate, Tassels, and Valentines Day Boxes
Happy Valentines Day!
Kim gives an update on her father's move to New Jersey, and she tells a story about revenge tassels. They talk about the book for their next review, Daffodil Hill.…
Twisted Lit Book Review: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
This is our first book review. We reached out to Jeneva in hopes that she could talk about our questions about the book on the podcast. We know she's very busy. We did send her a messag…
Sunday Scary Rewind: Teachers' Bill of Rights
We are so excited to re-release this episode. It's one of our favorites. This was in response to the Parents' Bill of Rights that is approved in many states. Yes, it's satire, but satir…
Eduoscopy....Taking a Deep Dive into the Sh*t Going on in Education
Kim tells about her colonoscopy/valium experience. Jen and Kim talk about the latest and greatest in education news including a drunk bus driver, a woman posing as a HS student, book is…
Interview with Dr. Melissa Groff (The Principal who Left)
Tune in to this episode to hear how Melissa Groff left her role as a principal. We had a great conversation and Dr. Groff is very transparent and honest as she tells her story.
Dr. Meli…