- Ep 30: Transforming Education: Game-Changing Ideas for a Better System
Join the WTWA gang as they gather for an insightful discussion centered around a crucial question: "What single change would we make to improve the education system?" Prepare for an engaging and lively episode as the WTWA crew, known for their authentic, heartfelt humor, shares their candid perspectives. Not only will you be treated to their thought-provoking responses, but also enjoy some exciting bonus content along the way. Tune in to gain fresh insights and be entertained by the delightful banter of the WTWA gang.
41m | May 26, 2023 - Ep 29: Bathrooms!
The WTWA gang gets real in this requested episode! They discuss what it's like to be a teacher and not have free access to a bathroom. This hilarious episode heavily on TMI. Thanks to Jasmine Claros for the episode suggestion!!
28m | May 12, 2023 - Ep 28: What's Next for the WTWA gang?
The WTWA discuss changes in their careers for for 23-34 school year along with why people are leaving the education industry.
40m | Apr 28, 2023 - Ep 27: The Truth About Snow Days
The WTWA gang discusses what teachers really think about snow days, their rituals to evoke a snow day, and how they spend those glorious days away from school.
48m | Apr 14, 2023 - Ep 26: Life After High School: Reflections from Former Students
Half of the WTWA gang sit down with four former students to discuss life outside of high school and share interesting happening we were unaware of during there days as students.
46m | Mar 31, 2023 - Ep 25: Student Teaching
The WTWA gang sits down with a recent music education graduate to discuss her takes on student teaching.
51m | Mar 17, 2023 - Ep: 24 Neuroscience and Education
Eric leads Amanda and Jacob in a thought provoking conversation regarding neuroscience and how we learn and approach education. We react to topics brought up in the Inquiring Minds podcast that references How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now by Stanislas Dehaene.
49m | Mar 3, 2023 - Ep 23: Student Indoctrination
In this episode Amanda, Eric and Jacob give their views on the idea of teachers and schools indoctrinating students. In this episode we also discuss "the incident" involving the music video from the song This Is America.
48m | Feb 17, 2023 - Ep 22: Artificial Intelligence
The WTWA gang addresses the use of ChatGPT and other AI's in the classroom.
54m | Feb 3, 2023 - Ep 21: Parent Teacher Conferences
The WTWA welcomes back guest Joey Stokes as they talk through what works and what doesn't work in the rite of passage between teachers and parents... the much bemoaned parent teacher conference.
32m | Jan 20, 2023 - Ep 20: Ag. Education
The WTWA gang sits down with two former agriculture teacher colleagues to get an overview of AgEd and why it's important to society. The hilarious duo offer great insights while also showing us their passion and dedication to their craft.
47m | Jan 6, 2023 - Ep 19: We Answers Questions About Being Teachers
The WTWA gang sits down to answer questions from strangers about being the field of public education and what is like to be a teacher.
54m | Dec 23, 2022 - Ep 18: A Chat with Former Student (Matt)
In this episode the WTWA sit down with a former student to gain his perspective on his high school years now that he has been graduated for 5 years.
37m | Dec 9, 2022 - Ep 17: Phones!!!
The WTWA gang discusses the role of the mobile phone in the classroom. From banning them to using them a tool of learning we dig into our thoughts and opinions surrounding this hot topic.
34m | Nov 25, 2022 - BONUS: Unabridged Conversation with Dan and Taylor
WTWA on the Road: In this bonus episode Jacob has the podcast on the road at the MASC (Missouri Association of Student Councils) Advisors Conference where he sits down with two longtime teacher friends. Jacob, Dan, and Taylor have all known each other since they were teenagers.
In their long conversation they explore heart felt topics related to teaching but also humorous and sarcastic tangents of being friends.
53m | Nov 23, 2022 - BONUS: Student Council Advisors
WTWA On the Road: Jacob take the podcast on the road and has the chance to sit down with some interesting veteran teachers and student council advisors from a wide range of school demographics. They discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to schools, leadership, and student councils.
32m | Nov 18, 2022 - Ep 16: Confidence
The WTWA gang delves in the questions of how and when do teachers become confident in their profession.
29m | Nov 11, 2022 - Ep 15: Our Best and Worst Teachers
The WTWA gang explores their own experiences with teachers and describe the best and worst teachers they've had.
37m | Oct 28, 2022 - Eq 14: Conversation with Librarians (01)
The WTWA gang chat with three different librarians in our first of many conversations about libraries. We discuss a wide range of topics that are impacting public school and community libraries in the state of Missouri and beyond. We will be recording many more episodes about libraries in the future. Let us know what you think about the topics we address.
57m | Oct 14, 2022 - Ep 13: Tips for Admin From Teachers
The WTWA gang does another blind react episode from a list they found on the teachers subreddit. It is a long episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics all centered around admin (principals) being able to better serve their teachers. Let us know what you think of our responses or better yet drop us another list to blind react to.
55m | Sep 30, 2022
