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How To Survive The Classroom

Hi friend, Andrea Forcum (aka @EducatorAndrea) here! If you’ve ever Googled “how to professionally quit mid-semester” or seriously considered hiding in a supply closet, this show’s for you. With Educator strategies and life advice — teaching may be a noble profession… but nobility doesn’t stop your classroom from catching on fire.

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Jan. 26, 2026

The Names Kids Call You When You’re Not Listening

The Names Kids Call You When You’re Not Listening

PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK (OUT MAY 5, 2026)!!! — ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/43BquPd⁠⁠⁠ Teacher besties… this episode is what happens when you let me and Gerry talk long enough to uncover each other’s secret side quests. I found out Gerry is casually coaching middle school basketball, we unpack why coaching parents somehow feel less terrifying than classroom parents, and I confess that my basketball career was built almost entirely on effort, fouls, and one accidental broken nose. We also get into musical theater respect, drama teacher burnout, and the teacher red flags that instantly make you question the vibes. We also talk about the deeply humbling experience of hearing what students really think you look like when they think you’re not listening. Plus, we tackle a Would You Rather that exposes the fantasy of “saying whatever you want at work,” debate poop patrol versus state testing, and I plant my flag firmly on a hill involving people who describe themselves as “just blunt.”

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Jan. 20, 2026

Why Gerry Wasn’t Invited to Florida

Why Gerry Wasn’t Invited to Florida

Teacher besties… this episode officially marks a new era, and honestly? It’s already unhinged. I’m joined by Gerry (yes, that Gerry), and we immediately get into important topics like whether Terre Haute feels like witness protection, why Florida keeps rewarding me while Jerry watches from afar, and how I accidentally ended up hanging out with an NSYNC member in a fancy room full of extremely rich people. We also talk about New Year’s resolutions that feel suspiciously like punishment, the ongoing grading spiral, why middle school books sometimes hit harder than “grown-up” books, and the eternal debate of which boy band you’d actually want to survive a tour with. Plus, we dive into airplane etiquette (someone flossed), teacher Would You Rather questions that reveal way too much about school systems, and why Gerry’s geography confidence remains… ambitious. It’s chaotic. It’s conversational. And it’s exactly the energy this podcast is moving into. Takeaways: The moment I realized I had crossed into a tax bracket I do not belong in. Why Gerry is still recovering emotionally from Florida. The airplane behavior that deeply horrified my husband (and will probably horrify you). A teacher “Would You Rather” that exposes just how broken school coverage systems are. The book recommendations that prove middle-grade fiction absolutely still slaps.

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It’s fun even for a non-teacher

"It’s just like I imagine listening in to the teacher’s lounge when I was in school about what a devil or angel I was depending on the teacher. Great laughs. Teachers are humans too… and funny humans…"

mikehaddon | Oct. 13, 2024

Awesome Show

"I love Educator Andrea on Instagram and just discovered her podcast, which I am binging . She is a wealth of knowledge, has great guests and an awesome sense of humor. Her content is helping me survi…"

ranchreader | Oct. 27, 2024

A Must Listen for ALL teachers

"Fantastic pod! She shows the insanity that is the classroom without being an old curmudgeonly bitter teacher (like me 😂). In all seriousness, makes me laugh and gives me hope to keep on keeping on. C…"

me@6593 | Nov. 13, 2024

Relatable

"Always enjoy listening to Andrea and guests during my long commute to and from school. The conversations range from entertaining to inspiring along with some crazy, comical anecdotes that all teacher…"

Jabberwocky412 | Dec. 12, 2024

We survive with laughter!

"I enjoyed the new name and format. Teaching is a joy and also hard. Having a space for laughter and resources is fenomenal!"

Lizy787 | May 5, 2025

Worth the listen

"I’ve followed Andrea for a while on IG and this podcast does not disappoint. I love how real she is about being in education. This extended insight into her classroom as well as other teacher experie…"

emmmtay | July 25, 2024

So Validating

"I’ve just finished my third year teaching fifth grade, and everything I hear on this podcast is A) hilarious and B) incredibly validating. I appreciate the wealth of knowledge, love, and—especially—h…"

Heyrigneys | July 20, 2024

So real and so fun!

"Love listening to this pod because it’s so REAL and funny. Literally laughing out loud and agreeing with so many of the stories and anecdotes. Teaching can be hard and fun and heartbreaking and soul …"

Starteacher1234 | July 8, 2024

One of the Best

"I love this podcast. I'm a secondary English teacher and can relate. The mix of comedy and educational discussion is perfect!"

Rpritts2 | June 21, 2024

Fun!

"I love this podcast, especially since it’s summer and I’m not around my fellow teachers as much. It’s a connection that is getting me through break so far!"

Amanda Fidler | June 13, 2024

Love this lady

"I will listen to anything Andrea does! Her mix of humor with the “realness” and vulnerability of being a teacher is the antidote to teacher burnout!"

KelliDeGuire | April 12, 2024
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About the Host

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Andrea Forcum (@EducatorAndrea)

Educator / Influencer / Speaker / Writer / Consultant / Mom

One fine day in 2021, Andrea noticed an unforgivable gap in the online education influencer space. EVERY POST by teachers, for teachers, was so heavily polished, heavily edited, and obviously scripted that it felt superficial and fake. Inspired to do something about it and fueled by ADHD - Andrea began creating videos with the sharp, satirical lens of a real teacher. One who’d been through the gauntlet with nine years of experience both pre and post COVID (if you know… you know).

In that short amount of time, Andrea’s audience has grown to over a million devoted followers across platforms (and growing fast). But these aren’t just fans, they’re fellow teachers, pouring in to laugh with Andrea about the beautiful chaos of the classroom. Educators from across North America (and the world) took notice of this authentic voice to rally behind. One who saw their struggle and allowed them to both laugh and feel validated for their careers in one of the most profoundly challenging (albeit rebelliously hopeful) professions. From letters to comments to emails aplenty - teachers now see @EducatorAndrea as someone who “gets it” in a way few do. A creative voice who acknowledges their struggle without ever dogging the profession or punching down.

ALSO — Andrea has a doctorate and two master’s degrees which she picked up along the way to her current position as a Professor of Teaching and Learning at Indiana State AND a presenting speaker for the Indiana State Teachers Association Good Teaching Conference.