Toxic Positivity-Take 2 and Copious Massage Oil

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Kim tells her story of a very oily massage and her reoccurring dream of having to save runway monkeys. The gals read some listener stories about their experiences with Toxic Positivity, and they give a few pointers on what to do when faced with it. Jen points out all the holes in Rumpelstiltskin while Kim compares teaching to spinning gold out of straw.

How to respond to Toxic Positivity
California Teachers Pay for their Own Substitutes
https://snowwhitewrites.com/rumpelstiltskin-problem/

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Twisted Topics-Leaving Education with Clair Smizer-Muldoon

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Clair Smizer is a former teacher who has transitioned out of the classroom and into the world of ED Tech. She provides informal and formal information sessions. She can help you write your resume, cover letter, or update your Linkedin profile, She gives more tactical advice for teachers and how they can plan for a career change. 

Twisted Topics-Leaving Education with Dr. Eric Stephens

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Kim and Jen had a great time listening to Dr. Stephens’ story. He went from post-secondary instruction into the world of analytics and then to an Ed-Tech start-up. He gives very sound advice on how to transition into the world outside of education. He reminds us that teachers are qualified for far more than they think.

If you want to know more about Dr. Stephens or even get some great feedback via Tik Tok, you can find him on Linkedin here: Linkedin.com/in/ericjstephens
Website: http://www.translateacademia.com

Twisted Topics: Interview with Devin Seibold

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The Twisted Teachers were so excited to have had the opportunity to interview Devin Seibold. Devin is an award-winning comedian, innovative teacher, and professional developer. He is all over the internet and makes us laugh with his videos that ring true to so many of us. His unique perspective on the ups and downs of education is candid, true, and realistic. He has a great podcast called “Crying in My car-A podcast for Teachers” Devin recently left his position as a teacher, and we will be hearing his inspiring story.

You can find Devin here-
Crying in My Car Podcast
devincomedy.com
https://linktr.ee/devinsiebold
https://www.youtube.com/c/devinsiebold
https://www.instagram.com/devinsiebold/
https://www.facebook.com/devinsieboldcomedy
https://twitter.com/devinsiebold

Cameras in the Classroom-Beastly Idea

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Jen and Kim are all over the place in this episode. They did away with the dumpster fire of an episode that was all about pandemics. Kim was waiting for her Covid results so she forgets what she was doing throughout the episode.  They discuss the teacher who put her Covid positive kid in the trunk of her car. They give a tribute to Betty White and delve into the Chicago teacher strike. Fox Five newscasters caused them a visceral reaction that had to be deleted. Jen shares a letter read by a high school student that discusses what it is really like in school right now. They talk about the awesome 6th grader who saved two lives in a day. They also discuss the pros and cons of cameras in Florida classrooms.  You will learn the real story of Beauty and the Beast. 
Sources:

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Twisted Topics: Interview with Daphne Gomez

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Jen and Kim have their first TWISTED TOPIC interview with Daphne Gomez. Daphne is the CEO of Teacher Career Coach and Qualified Team Solutions. She is an education advocate and a teacher to EdTech. She talks about her journey in education and beyond. She gives tactical advice on how to start moving out of the classroom and into a job that sparks joy in your heart.
 You can find Daphne on Instagram @teachercareercoach
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daphne-williams2
If you are interested in her free career quiz and her courses, go to teachercareercoach.com/twistedteachers
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Kramer Strikes Again

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Happy Mid Week Twisted Teachers!
Here’s an update on our new COVID regulations and our first day back. Also, back by popular demand, we have an update on Kim’s eclectic neighbor who stopped by her house a few times.
Take a break and have a laugh!
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Should We Stay or Should We Go?

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Happy New Year Everyone!!
Jen and Kim welcome the new year with their winter break stories. (Kim gets to the bathroom just in time wearing her new badass boots in Nashville.) Jen talks about the history of teacher shortages. Giving teachers orchids or jeans passes isn’t enough of an incentive to stay. They introduce an upcoming new segment where they will be interviewing educators about major topics in education. They also give their opinion on why Peter Pan is an ass, and why Tinkerbell had unresolved rage issues.

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Teacher Shortage Article
Peter Pan and Tinker Bell and Asses: How Cocky!

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TWO: MOVIE ABOUT PEOPLE SEWN TOGETHER
Nutcracker Origin Story
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Christmas Chuckie

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Kim and Jen catch up before the well-deserved break. Kim talks about a movie where two people wake up sewn together which seems to worry Jen. Then Kim recites Twas the Night Before Winter Break, and Jen tells us the real story of the Nutcracker. Enjoy!
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TWO: MOVIE ABOUT PEOPLE SEWN TOGETHER
Nutcracker Origin Story
The Creep of the Nutcracker
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