As R.L Stein once said, viewers beware, you're in for a scare…

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Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith celebrate Halloween on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty by diving into the world of ghost stories, haunted schools, and eerie encounters in the classroom.

Do you believe in the paranormal? Because we do, and we share our strategy on how we would react to some of the most spine-tingling spectral situations you could imagine. It's all in good fun... unless you’re afraid of ghosts!

Kids have the craziest imaginations, and as teachers we get to hear all the terrifying tales that they end up coming up with. Apparently anything can be haunted these days, we recently heard a story about a possessed pottery wheel named Patrick? We don't know what our students think is so scary about a pottery wheel, but it's definitely an entertaining idea.

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9:39 - The Harry Potter Debate

16:55 - Do You Believe in Ghosts?

24:36 - Ouija Board in Class?

28:06 - Spooky Stories & Haunted Schools

38:19 - The Swing Set Ghost

So get prepared to sleep with your lights on, because we're getting pretty spooky on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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So, why do we need to do a dance party in the staff meeting again?

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You’d think staff meetings would be boring but strap in for these ridiculous stories! Our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Bri Richardson, and Jess Smith are about to spill the tea on some of the funniest stories from the most bizarre staff meetings they've attended on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

As teachers we deal with too many shenanigans to count, even in our staff meetings; from a principal making teachers run in a "flock of geese" formation (whatever that means), to staff meetings that unexpectedly turned into singalongs or dance parties, they've seen it all!

By the way - beware of those “anonymous” surveys. You won’t believe what one principal made his teachers do after receiving negative feedback. We don’t want to give too much away, but it’s pretty petty.

Jump right to it!

8:31 - Worst Staff Meeting Experiences

12:01 - Therapy and Boundary Setting for Teachers

13:31 - Cahoots and Gamifying Staff Meetings

16:31 - Teachers Quitting Dramatically

19:01 - Funny Games at Staff Meetings

23:31 - Fights at Staff Meetings

We promise we won’t be as boring as your usual staff meeting as you join us for this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Can saying 'no' actually make you a better teacher?

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From saying "no" to overwork and underappreciated responsibilities, to discussing the harsh financial realities teachers face, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski are FED UP.

From dodging lunch duty like a ninja to telling yourself it’s OKAY to take a mental health day, our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski are FED UP with the everyday struggles of balancing work, life, and sanity.

Leslie, Gabe, and Tyler share their funniest stories about first-year teaching nightmares, side hustles (yes, some of us have to work with our students... as bosses), and the art of avoiding unnecessary extra duties. Plus, we stir some drama on why coaching might not be as glamorous as it sounds and how learning to say “no” can actually make you a better teacher.

Listen up as we break down the myth of summers off, why teachers should vent (but wisely!), and the best ways to embrace your teacher tribe. And don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of laughs to get you through those tough days.

Tune in or we’ll assign you extra recess duty!

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From breakups to viral TikToks, student drama isn't what it used to be…

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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski spill the tea, and share their wildest classroom drama stories!

We all know how dramatic our students can be, and it's been like that for years, however unlike previous generations, they now have a platform to share their drama right in the palm of their hands. With the high availability of social media and technology, drama in school has been heavily amplified, and almost impossible to escape. While students used to be able to break up with their school sweetheart, and only have her immediate friends talk about them, now kids are dealing with the entire school knowing every detail of a potentially messy breakup. So with all that being said, how do us teachers deal with all this drama? Tune in to find out!

Nowadays, most of our social life has found itself on the internet, which is great for keeping up with long distance friends or sharing cat memes with your mother, but with all these positives there's always the flip side to it. We're talking about online bullying, and as social media influencers, we’ve dealt with our fair share of haters, and this week we're going to be sharing not only our negative experiences with people on the internet, but also how we've been able to deal with online negativity.

Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on how drama spreads quickly on social media, and how it often leads to unintended consequences. We share our personal experiences of social media drama in the classroom, but most importantly we emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive and supportive community both online and in real life.

Jump right to it!

6:54 - Student Drama in the Classroom

13:12 - Middle School Relationships and Breakups

21:10 - Promise Rings and Teenage Love

23:33 - April Fool's Laxative Prank

25:30 - Teacher Relationships and Drama

31:30 - Social Media's Impact on Student Drama

38:42 - Bullying and Positivity in Social Media

So tell your friends because we just posted some spicy drama on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

Can wearing all black really make you a criminal? Some schools seem to think so!

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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share their most bizarre dress code stories!

We start off by covering some of the weirdest dress code rules we’ve encountered, from prohibitions on wearing tennis shoes without a doctor's note, to restrictions on the number of toes that can be shown, and even policies that prevent teachers from changing their hairstyles throughout the school year, we've seen it all. Even though we don't think about it, how we dress impacts our lives in major ways, but not only for our students though…

Now when we talk about dress codes normally it’s pertaining to our students, but today we are going to be going into some dress codes for teachers! Apparently at some schools teachers are required to wear three-piece pantsuits; and we debate on whether professionality comes before the impracticality and financial burden that this outfit would put on its teachers. We also touch on the broader implications of these rules, such as the negative effects on teacher morale and the potential for dress codes to enforce outdated or discriminatory standards.

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2:32 - Dress Codes and First Impressions

6:36 - Spirit Week and Costume Fun

11:08 - Ridiculous Rules: No Tennis Shoes

15:06 - Footwear Frustrations and Ankle Rules

29:15 - Denim Drama: No Jeans Allowed

41:08 - Male Jewelry Ban and Expression Restrictions

47:21 - The Black Clothing Ban and Mental Health Misconceptions

So put on your best three piece suit, because teachers are getting dress coded on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans…

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Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share the ups and downs of teaching!

We can all agree that teaching is a really rewarding job, but with such satisfaction there are always some drawbacks. This week we’re talking about the emotional highs and lows that come with the profession, such as building relationships with students, handling anxiety, and dealing with safety concerns in schools.

First we are going to share some stories that highlight the importance of maintaining high expectations for students while also recognizing the challenges they face, particularly those with traumatic backgrounds. It's extremely important for us teachers to find a good balance between being supportive and knowing when to seek professional help for students dealing with serious issues.

Now with all this in mind, we have a responsibility of being a trusted educator, and we have to be ready for the emotional weight that comes with that. So this week we're going to talk about the importance of self-care for us educators, and the need to establish boundaries to avoid burnout. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, because we finish off by sharing some of our proudest moments as teachers, including stories of student success and personal growth.

Jump right to it!

4:12 - The Importance of Building Student Relationships

18:18 - Navigating Teacher Guilt and Stress

22:56 - Handling School Lockdowns

40:00 - Managing Administrative Challenges

45:50 - The Weight of Being a Teacher Who Listens

52:50 - Balancing Discipline and Compassion in the Classroom

So get the tissues ready, because we're getting personal on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

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Find out how a Teacher's Quick Comeback Made a Student Rethink Everything!

Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share their funniest classroom moments!

We kick off this week's episode with some of the weirdest situations our hosts have found themselves in. For example our teachers have been put in a lot of positions that are quite ridiculous, like for example Tyler was put in charge of teaching a subject he had no clue about. Tune in to find out what he was forced to teach!

Have you ever tried to look really cool for your students? We feel like most first year teachers struggle with finding that line with their students, and we're here to share our funniest stories of us trying to be cool with these kids. We also share what happens when students get a bit too comfortable and start to roast us; and might we add, these kids are starting to get pretty clever with some of their insults.

Speaking of students starting to develop colorful language, we reminisce on some of the most amusing things we've heard and seen in the classroom. Whether it be probably the best (and inappropriate) shirt that Spencer's sells, or hilarious backhanded compliments, we’ve experienced it all, and we're sharing it all with you this week!

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2:46 - First-Year Teaching Struggles

11:01 - The Reality of Student Teaching

19:31 - Students say the darndest things

34:01 - Navigating Gen Z and Alpha Slang

So get ready to laugh and giggle because we can all relate to these situations on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.

Shadow Boxing Helps you with your Algebra!?

Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Bri Richardson, Jess Smith, and Tyler Jackowski share their best games for student engagement.

Everyone loves a good game of Smash Bros or Monopoly, but how does this help us in the classroom? Well maybe these games won't help, but this week we give our opinions on how helpful playing a simple learning game could be, to not only help our students understand our curriculum more, but also have fun in the process. Tyler even takes it a step further by sharing his research on how brain games specifically designed for people who have ADHD/ADD can help them learn faster. Tune in to find out what he found!

Now we've all played a good game of Kahoot, but this week we were thinking out of the box and sharing some obscure games that we’ve played in the classroom, and how they helped our students. For example, Bri has apparently had her kids shadow box in the class before? Well at least they call it shadow boxing, it's kind of a lot to explain, so watch us play it on today's episode.

Now if you're looking for new ideas for games in the classroom, we have you covered for that as well! Whether it be as simple as implementing a curriculum into a game of mini basketball, or as complex as making animal noises and running around the classroom, we have something for everyone. So join us this week and we’ll give you plenty of ideas on ways to make your classroom more fun and engaging!

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2:52 - Importance of Games in the Classroom

7:29 - Personal Teaching Experiences

19:50 - Creative Classroom Activities

39:51 - Brain Games and Research

So go ahead and enter that Kahoot code, but remember it's not all fun and games on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty.