"Two Teachers Walk Into a Bar" with Nancy & Charlotte
Two veteran teachers share funny stories, helpful tips, and positive vibes for people who teach, raise, and love kids. You'll laugh hard enough to snort, but not so hard that you have to pee, because WE KNOW you don't have time for that!
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Episodes
21 episodes
"We Intentionally Welcome You Back!"
WE'RE BAAAAAAAACK! Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! Yaaaay! Let us help you to start it out on the right foot. It's great to be recording again, and we hope you will share the podcast with educator friends. Please become a part ...
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Episode 21
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Our 20th Episode (Part B): "Ta Ta Until August! and Please Be on our Show!"
Thank you so much for joining us on the first leg of our journey! 20 episodes! Not sure where the time went. We disappeared for a bit because ... life. We wish everyone a lovely break and hope that you will send us your best tips, tricks, teach...
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Episode 20
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21:45
Episode 20: "Marigolds vs. Walnut Trees. Don't be a Sap!" with Guest Teachers Lindsay Kleban-Eifert and Kacie Nielsen
Join Nancy and guests Lindsay Eifert and first-year teacher, Kacie Nielsen, as they discuss the importance of remaining positive in an increasingly difficult profession. This is a 'must listen'! Jennifer Gonzalez' article "Finding Your ...
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Episode 20
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35:26
Episode 19: "Putting the 'FUN' in Functioning!"
Sometimes as teachers we forget the power of our own minds over (what's the) matter. Join Nancy & Charlotte for a shot of single malt...oops, I mean some simple ways that you can make your work-life more zippy and fun. And when teache...
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Episode 19
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27:19
Episode 18: "A Problem with Pronouns"
Nancy & Charlotte love long walks on the beach and a dry Chardonnay. Their dislikes include mean people and pronoun misuse. And now, they are calling people out on it! Not even entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin and Chef Bryan Voltaggio ...
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Episode 18
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25:37
Episode 17: "Supporting Your Students on IEPs, Part II" with Guest Host Guru Laura Trocha
In Episode 17, Laura Trocha, the Guru of Special Education services, shares more wisdom and laughs in Part II of "Supporting Your Students with IEPs" This episode focuses on the process leading up to testing for learning disabilities. Do you kn...
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Episode 17
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40:16
Episode 16: "A Matter of Principals" with Guest Host Former Principal Jon Baker
While Charlotte was enjoying a bit of nitrous oxide at a dentist appointment, Nancy chatted with former principal and punster Jon Baker, who shared his thoughts about behavior management, teacher observations, and the role of the site adm...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15: "Puppy Love" Valentine's Day Suggestions & Other Tangential Thoughts
Valentine's Day is approaching and love is the air! Are you prepared for your students' spring fever? Let us help you navigate the waters of puppy love and celebrate Valentine's Day with your students. It's a social/emotional thang!
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Episode 15
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32:09
Episode 14: "Supporting Your Students on IEPs" with Guest Guru Laura Trocha"
Whether it's supporting your special needs students or finding a great bra, Laura Trocha is here to help! Join us to learn more about supporting all our students and removing the social stigma sometimes associated with "pull-out programs." ...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: "This IS Your Circus & These ARE Your Monkeys!" (Thoughts on Grouping Students)
Join Charlotte & Nancy as they discuss how to manage the comings and goings to and from your three-ring circus.
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Episode 13
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26:50
Episode 12: "Reflections of a Former Student with Guest Host Marin Trunkey"
One of the coolest things about teaching is staying in touch with former students and reminiscing about the good old days. Ahhhhh....the strange things they remember! Thank you for joining us, Marin!
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Episode 12
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35:04
Episode 11: New + Year = Fresh Start!
Happy 2023! Maybe it's better to apply the lessons we have learned so far this year than to set unrealistic, unattainable resolutions. Join Charlotte & Nancy as they step into the new year.
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Episode 11
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35:23
Episode 10: "Holiday Havoc and Super-Cool Brain/Learning Demo"
Hey everyone! It's a trifecta of celebrations! It's our 10th episode! It's almost Winter Break! And.... CHARLOTTE'S BACK! Join us for classroom party ideas and a demonstration you can do for your students that will not only prove that you are m...
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Episode 10
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26:25
Episode 9: "Braaaiiins! Part 1"
The New Year is just around the corner and it's the perfect time for students to set new goals and form better study habits. First, they need to have a basic understanding of how their brains learn. Check out this super-short first episode in a...
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Episode 9
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7:50
Episode 8: "The Hot Seat"
Nancy is flying solo this week and shares an idea that will improve your upper-grade students' writing immediately!
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Episode 8
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17:09
Episode 7: "Parent Communication Made Easy"
It''s Thanksgiving! Gobble up episode 7 and streamline parent communication! We are thankful for your support of our show.
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Episode 7
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31:42
Episode 6: "Classroom Management Hacks"
You might think that this episode should be called "Fun With Sound Effects", but it's not! We are talking about "Classroom Management Hacks".
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Episode 6
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34:45
Episode 5: "Playground Follies/Fallies"
The playground is a world of its own. Every day there are new tales of what your students have done during the 15 minutes you rushed to eat, pee, make copies, and check your mailbox. (Did you notice the importance of commas in that sentence?!) ...
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Episode 5
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39:31
Episode 4: "Report Card Madness"
It's Fall, y'all and that means report cards and conferences. How do you effectively manage grading and conferencing? Charlotte and Nancy share their thought on that and so much more. Are you this week's "Hell Yeah"? How do you handle "no...
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Episode 4
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33:34
Episode 3: "Professional Courtesy. Is it Still a Thing?"
Professional courtesy. Is it still a thing? All facets of the school community can do better when it comes to extending professional courtesy to teachers, including teachers! Hear Nancy preach moderately medication-induced hellfire and brimston...
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Episode 3
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Episode 1: "Beginning of the Year Laughs and Fun"
Here it is! Our FIRST PODCAST! (Obviously, we are just getting the hang of this.) Join us for first-day-of-school antics and suggestions for getting-to-know-you activities that you can use tomorrow. Also, we give a shou...
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Episode 1
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