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 unfiltered teacher podcast where we finally talk about what it’s really like to work in public education. No admin jargon, no pointless PD, just real talk about the chaos, comedy, and struggles of teaching.
In this first episode, we cover:
- Why this podcast exists (spoiler: teaching is wild, and we need to talk about it)
- What to expect—hilarious teacher stories, school drama, and relatable moments
- A truly ridiculous parent email to set the tone for what’s ahead
If you’re a teacher, administrator, bus driver, school nurse, or anyone surviving K-12 education, this podcast is for you.
New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe, follow, and if you have a wild teacher story or an unhinged parent email, send it my way, pencilsdownmicsup@gmail.com
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