Quality of Life vs The Teaching Crisis with Miss Molly Dugan
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Today, we're joined by my fellow high school English teacher and total girl’s girl, Miss Molly Dugan. We’re diving into the absolute chaos of being a teacher on the internet, from people trying to pit us against each other to the "sourdough baddie" comments that have basically become an inside joke at this point.
We also get into the trauma of being bullied by our own students. Molly shares a story from her early teaching days about getting "dumped" and having 28 eighth graders basically tell her she’s going to die alone. Plus, Gerry explains why he crashed out in his classroom this week.
Write in and tell us: Have your students ever bullied you into changing your life?
Takeaways:
The Comedy Trap: Andrea explains why being asked to "do a joke" in a room full of 11:00 AM business majors is actually a form of torture.
Medical Mysteries with Gerry: Gerry realizes he might have skipped a few too many units during his time teaching health when the topic of male anatomy comes up.
Sub Day Sabotage: Why coming back to a three-page sub note is the fastest way to make a teacher "crash out" on a Friday.
The "Reverse Spider-Man": Andrea recounts a legendary (and slightly scarring) prank from a senior trip to Europe.
Molly’s Student Roast: How a group of eighth graders managed to turn Molly’s breakup into a "mentor moment" that ended in them suggesting she needs therapy.
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