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Two experienced teachers take you through the world of education as they see it. Focusing on the funny stories from their time in the classroom and interviews with other educators they are determined to show you that not everything is bad in education and sometimes things can be silly, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Let Amy and Heather bring you into their world, so you can learn all the "nothing" that your kids come home and tell you.
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There is something magical about graduating seniors from high school. In some cases, it makes them somebody else's problem, but in most cases we have watched self-conscious, immature little 9th graders mature into functioning humans. I (Amy) am always so excited to guide the graduates through the line, and speak with them individually, hug some, fi…
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Heather and Amy share their stories from years of over testing students to the point that the students were unaware of an electrical fire during the state math test one year. It has gotten to the point that maybe the country will realize that high stakes testing is part of why the education of our students is not producing the caliber of students t…
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Sorry y'all. We are a day late. It is Amy's fault. My get up and go is dragging as it does during this time of year. Like most teachers, May is all about survival. Spring in the high school is an adventure for all. By adventure, I mean a high stress, exhausting, sprint to the end of the year. Kids are testing and facing new realities. Teachers are …
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Yes, teachers have favorites. It's true. Sometimes we don't enjoy teaching everything in our disciplines. I for one, despise teaching poetry. I do it, but I don't like it. What makes some things fun to teach and others, not so fun? It comes down to student engagement. The more students engage and relate, the more fun the topic at hand is. Of course…
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Amy and Heather are back! Today we discuss our many prom-ventures. Kids love getting dressed up and being seen. They still manage to do some silly things at the big dance. Join us as we regale in our many prom memories and let us take you back to your own special night. Have any fun stories to share? Email us at seriouslytdw@gmail.com Music from #U…
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Amy and Heather dive into faculty meetings and why they should probably be illegal. (Ok, that is Amy's view alone.) Scheduling an hour long meeting at the end of a day where people are exhausted from staying a step ahead of issues that arise in a building full of teenagers and subbing for other teachers becuase subs are in short supply and then tel…
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Phew... We are a little late today. Amy is a dummy and didn't back up the recordings in time, so when her computer gave the blue screen of death and IT came and collected it, she was sure everything was gone for good. Thank goodness, Lateisha the IT Goddess managed to save it and everything on it. Unfortunately, there are some strange sound issues …
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Join Heather and Amy as the share some of their favorite memories of school dress up days and the unexpected consequences that may be involved. Teachers have worn some crazy outfits to work and in the school building it may seem normal, to the outside eye... not so much. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/…
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In today's episode, Heather and Amy continue the conversation with Brian and Ryan and we discuss surviving the first year of teaching and how we did it. Sit back and enjoy the insanity. Teaching is a profession where only the strong will survive. Do you have what it takes? (Ok, the strong or the crazy. I leave you to judge.) Enjoy the stories and t…
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Fun Fact Friday: Most Expensive School in the World
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Heather once again takes us on a global journey. She has discovered the most expensive school in the world. Yes, it is expensive and there better be cavier at every meal. Join us as we dive into another Fun Fact Friday episode. You can view the video on our Website Instagram page @seriously_theydidwhat Video was made using Vyond Music from #Uppbeat…
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Today we are introducing y"all to the other half of our teacher posse, Brian and Ryan. To maintain anonymity we try to not mention our exact work site and student names. There is a lot of editing because we forgot to tell Brian and Ryan about the worksite thing, then Heather doubled down with work site and City/County names. So, any poor editing is…
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Amy brings you into the very definition of school pride. Many high schools in America celebrate their identity and the students carry the tradition of their high schools with them far into their futures. Well, Amy wanted to know what the largest high school in the USA might be. Especially, since she and Heather teach at a very small high school. Of…
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Last week Amy and Heather discussed a few of the chaotic drills and strange emergency situations that have been too strange for words. This week we continue that conversation with the scarier side of these drills and school emergencies. Be warned that things get a little deep this week and if you have had a truly traumatic emergency situation this …
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Heather takes us to Bangladesh to see how they have solved the problem of schooling during the flood season. To see our mini video created on Vyond to go with this episode check out: Instagram- @seriously_theydidwhat Website Music by: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: BFT3JGTXZZ…
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Emergencies- Drills, drills, drills Part 1
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Heather and Amy take on the chaos and craziness of wrangling teens in emergency drills and emergency situations. Join us for our wildest drills and most interesting emergency situations. This is a two parter, if there is one thing we have learned as high school teachers, nobody wants to hear us talk for more than 30 minutes at a time. Enjoy this ep…
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Amy brings you the "original" four day school week, while she and Heather dream of the day it could happen in thier world. Email us at: seriouslytdw@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at : @seriously_theydidwhat Music for this episode was provided by: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License c…
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Today we discuss some of the questions that teachers are bombarded with on a daily basis. Generally, multiple times a day. At the high school level, I feel like we get off easy. I cannot imagine a day surrounded by younger kids. Props to the primary school teachers out there and middle school teachers for different reasons that we will get into ano…
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Join Amy and Heather as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly between the battle of teens and technology. These are our experiences and we would love to hear from you about any experiences you have had in the classroom. Our first Fun Fact Friday hits Friday February 2, 2024. Email us at: seriouslytdw@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at : @se…
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We are spending all of our free time hunting for interesting facts from the world of education to share with our people, so they don't have to. Today, Heather is kicking off our Fun Fact Fridays with a fun deep dive into Under Water Basket weaving. Join in and you might learn something new. Or you maight not, wew don't know what you know. Video of …
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Welcome to the world of Amy and Heather. We are surrounded by teenagers and the people who choose to work with them every day. Is it always easy? (Sorry, I was trying to stop laughing.) No. Is it always worth it? (Is anything ALWAYS worth it?) Is it an adventure? 100%! Join us for the real talk and colorful characters that we have met and loved thr…
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