The Unexpected Twists of the Evolution of Education
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
Are we being too rough on the new guys? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask the question, what are these older teachers' problems with the new guys? We also have a secret technique that teachers can use to destroy the competition on field day. Finally how did a couple of teachers just get cheated out of 2,000 bucks just because the school board didn't send out an email? We all hope for a warm reception whenever we start a new job, unfortunately not all veteran teachers are as welcoming to new teachers as...
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Where is the line for sending students home?!
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
There's no way he can fail all of us… right? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they ask the question, can teachers fail a whole class? And we can’t help but notice that people who hang out with the principal after work gets special treatment, is that fair? Finally, should we believe kids when they say their sick? Or are they just trying to get out of the spelling test for this week? We’ve all heard the old excuse of “well they can’t fail all of us”, but according to admin, teachers definitely could. At the end of...
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Gaming: Your Child's New Career?
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
They’re giving scholarships to influencers!? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they consider changing their careers to become pro gamers. Is posting on instagram a real job? Of course it is! And apparently colleges are starting to catch on by giving social media influencers scholarships. They also found out this week that private schools are finally starting to become more obtainable for families in Florida, but is that even a good thing? You know, when we were kids video games were a lot simpler, but we've come a...
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Sometimes Gold Just Isn’t Worth It
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
What did they say about us on the hit show Big Time RV? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they share their exciting summer plans that may just involve them reprising one of their classic roles. Have you guys heard about the newest controversy over the Olympics being held in Paris? We got the inside scoop and were going to be breaking it down for you today. So it's about that time, summer is coming up, and we are counting down the days until school is out. We have some big plans, a lot of trips we want to go on,...
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Duck Masters are Paid How Much?!
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
We Think We’ve Found a New Career path… Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they discover their new found calling as a Duck Master. They’re not the only ones looking to diversify their portfolio, a group of teachers also decided to change careers into making their own coffee company! Our hosts also ramble on about how fun it is to help their favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital. On a recent trip to Memphis, we saw probably the coolest thing ever, a hotel with a daily duck parade through the lobby and into...
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We’re Having a Midlife Crisis…
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
Lamination day: The teacher's newest unsung holiday. Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they celebrate their new favorite unofficial teacher holiday, lamination day. They will also come to terms with a hard truth, they're getting older, but is that really a bad thing? Finally they reveal the hidden battle that is happening right under our noses, in our school libraries. We all know how important our laminations are, from posters to dry-erase works sheets, us teachers can't get enough of them. But what do...
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Taking a test has never been this easy…
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
They’re giving new teachers $10,000 just for starting!? Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they reveal the best news student teachers have gotten since the invention of the scantron! Speaking of scantrons, apparently in the modern day of social media and AI, it’s easier than ever to pass your test with flying colors. And finally they break through the red tape of education and finally get their official teaching badge. How would you like to have 10,000 dollars? Well apparently in Pennsylvania,...
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These Teachers are Really Testing my Patience…
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
Teachers know exactly what annoying buttons to push! Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they redefine the stereotypical teacher, are they really a tweed-jacket-wearing bookworm, or are they much more? What’s the worst way to spend your morning? The answer is usually having to attend a staff meeting with admin. Finally, don't miss the top best ways to irritate any teacher in 3 seconds! We all know that sometimes students can get on a teacher's nerves, but what if we told you the people who irritate...
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Retire!? Just take a nap…
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
Beware of your next PE hockey game turning into a pool noodle fiasco… Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they mentally prepare themselves for the pool noodle war to end all pool noodle wars! Do they have what it takes? Maybe back in 2019. Now, it's anyone’s win. Can you imagine running into your student in the wild? Our hosts some of the most embarrassing moments of running into “schoolies” - who knew they existed outside those glitter board walls? We discuss the latest snack-time...
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Tipping Our Cap to America’s Hat
Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers
Zero gravity classrooms are the new frontier of teaching… Welcome back to Crying In My Car, a podcast for teachers! Join our hosts Devin Siebold and James Yon as they unravel the controversy of teachers hitting the recording studio. Can educators drop bars without dropping standards? With Elon Musk and Spaceforce, teaching in space is just around the corner, so how will zero gravity affect how we teach? Finally Canada is amazing, and our hosts discuss their trip to the great white north. Some educators have decided to trade lesson plans for lyric sheets, even to the point...
info_outlineWe’re navigating social media’s impact in the classroom!
Get ready to crack up with the latest episode of "Crying In My Car," the podcast where we find humor in the halls of academia! I'm your host Devin Siebold, joined by the comedic genius James Yon. This week, we're diving into the quirky world of teacher life, and let me tell you, it's a riot!
We're kicking things off with a look at the wild world of social media filters. Ever wonder what happens when these digital disguises meet the impressionable minds of today's youth? We're talking TikTok trends turned disorders, the transformative magic of makeup, and the fine line between online fantasy and harsh reality.
But don't worry, it's not all face swaps and doomscrolling. We're also sharing heartwarming stories of teachers who go above and beyond. Like the one who hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for disadvantaged students – talk about a feast of kindness!
And because we know family life is just as chaotic as the classroom, we’re diving into the hilarious confusions that come with having a truckload of siblings.
To top it off, we're counting down the top 10 signs it's time for your adult child to leave the nest. Hint: If they're asking for a bedtime story, it might be time.
So join us for a side-splitting exploration of teacher life and the curious effects of social media filters. Tune into Crying In My Car for the best in teacher comedy – it's the laugh track you didn't know you needed!