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Teacher Quit Talk

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Mrs.Frazzled and AWalmartParkingLot from Teacher TikTok are diving into Teacher QuitTok! Teacher Quit "Talk" provides a candid look into why teachers are leaving and what, if anything, could get them back.
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Episodes

Episode 13: Kristi Says It All

To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Kristi: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatspanishteacher Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparki .....

Dec 07, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Teacher Fired Talk with The Miss R Project

In case you're not one of the 16 MILLION people who heard, Miss R got fired. And wow - that situation was a whole mess. Perhaps you're familiar with this beloved teacher after the "hypes" she does with her students went viral. (You know, the ones where they throw their stressors, depressors, and anxiety out the door/window.) Or maybe you're here because you heard we're bashing Pearson and you love the energy we've created in the studio. Either way, you're not going to want to miss this one. To s...

Nov 29, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Type B Teacher & SEL(ITMBWTWMTSOYC)

Trigger warning: This episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listeners. Discussions contain references sexual assault and harassment. SEL is the mechanism by which they will murder the souls of your children, apparently. This week is half chatting with Type B about her journey into teaching a specials class devoted to SEL, and half your submissions! But seriously, if anyone knows why SEL is so frightening, please let us know. (To the 4% of our audience which identifies as male: W...

Nov 22, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Queer Librarian

Trigger warning: This episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listeners. Discussions contain references to homophobia and hate speech. This week on Teacher Quit Talk, Frazz and Redacted hear a tale of how the Queer Librarian (formerly Classroom Yogi) endured and overcame a cancellation attempt from a far right troll with an unfortunately large platform. After her community rallies around her, she declares she will not be silenced. A beacon of light in the dark, she reminds us to s...

Nov 15, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Fruit Snack Fiend

In what may be the best TQT episode yet, Frazz and Redacted are joined by @fruitsnackfiend from TikTok - a middle school social studies teacher edging burnout. The trio dive into the importance of comprehensive social studies education, Frazz's weird obsession with covered wagons, and the ongoing literacy crisis. To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Fruit Snack: https://www.tiktok.com/@fruitsnackfiend Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@m...

Nov 08, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Ashley

Student teaching, credentialing programs, first year stressors, and an apartment with no windows. This episode really has it all. This week, Ashley, Frazz, and Redacted chat about the early days of teaching and how to make the most of student teaching (even if your mentor is a wet blanket.) To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparki nglot...

Nov 03, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Ms. Ryan

This week on Teacher Quit Talk, Frazz and Redacted catch up with former teacher Ms. Ryan to discuss what we can do to save public education. Hint: It starts and ends with listening to teachers. To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Ms. Ryan: https://www.tiktok.com/@ms_ryan Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot...

Oct 24, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Tamika Quit (And So Can You)

You've been telling us to shut up and talk about transitioning out of teaching and we listened. Career strategist Tamika Chante quit teaching, and now she teaches others to quit teaching! Well, actually, she teaches ex-teachers how to find new jobs. You didn't know it at the time, but you asked her questions over on @mrs.frazzled! Frazz even timestamped where we answer the questions in the episode. Find a handy reference below: 26:52 "Where do you start? Where do you look for jobs?" 30:53 "What ...

Oct 17, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Tati Vs. Florida

This week, our guest is still in the classroom! But Frazz has some news... Listen to find out why Tati has stayed in the Florida education system despite attending one of the most shocking teacher trainings we've ever heard of. Did we mention she used to work for Ron himself? You're gonna want to hear this one. MSNBC Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_2tY4CfxNg Miami Herald Story: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article262982363.html (Story without paywall: https://www.tam...

Oct 10, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Holy Ghost Busters

It's another submissions episode! And wow, does this one go all over the place. At one point, we even say "we're done with the submissions," and go on to read two more :) Love that for us. To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot...

Oct 03, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Ms. McCourt

Viral video sensation, professional scuba diver, kindergarten/TK teacher extraordinaire. Ms. McCourt is a member of #teacherquittok and she joins us to talk about parent protests, her affinity for powerpoint presentations, life post-teaching, and more. Teacher Quit Talk is a podcast which takes a candid look at why teachers are leaving the profession and what, if anything, could get them back. To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Fra...

Sep 26, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Anne Shirley and the Art Cart

Content warning: Discussions of sexual harassment, violence, hate against women, and mental health. This episode, Frazz and Redacted tackle your story submissions about why you quit teaching. To submit an anonymous story, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot...

Sep 19, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Teacher Quit Talk

What is #TeacherQuitTok? Who are Frazz and Redacted? Why start this podcast in the first place? Welcome to Teacher Quit Talk! A candid look at why teachers are leaving the profession and what, if anything, could get them back. To submit an anonymous story about why you quit teaching, visit https://forms.gle/eD1DGwisBTVZ3rq59 Frazz: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.frazzled Redacted: https://www.tiktok.com/@awalmartparkinglot...

Sep 10, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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