Pencils Down, Mics Up

Pencils Down, Mics Up

Ever wonder what really happens behind classroom doors, in faculty lounges, and during those never-ending PD meetings? Welcome to Pencils Down, Mics Up, the unfiltered podcast where educators spill the tea. Hosted by an administrator who’s seen it all (and somehow still shows up to work), this weekly show dives into the highs, lows, and absurdities of public education. From classroom chaos and unhinged parent emails to budget season disasters and school policies that make zero sense, nothing is off-limits. If you’ve ever survived a faculty meeting that could’ve been an email, you’re in the ri

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March 3, 2025 26 secs

Ever walked into a faculty meeting, saw a slide that said ‘Remember Your Why’, and immediately reconsidered all of your life choices?

Have you ever woken up at 3 AM stressing about whether you submitted attendance, if your last email was too passive-aggressive, or if that parent is about to cc the superintendent—again?

Or maybe you’ve just desperately searched for a working whiteboard marker, only to find that every single one is dea...

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Ever walked into a faculty meeting, saw a slide that said "Remember Your Why", and immediately considered a career change? Have you ever woken up at 3 AM, panicking about attendance, overdue grades, or whether that email you sent was too passive-aggressive? Do you feel like finding a working whiteboard marker is a daily struggle, where the only one that works is that ugly shade of brown?

If so, welcome to Pencils Down, Mics Up—the u...

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