11. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

Joy is contagious in this one. Chandler and Russell swap the moments that keep teachers going from admin who have your back to the everyday magic of the classroom. We celebrate student wins (EL breakthroughs, creative math, and kids who finally beat the teacher at Speed), shout out the WNBA’s Valkyries, and share legendary tales such as: the “ship” incident, the haunted orange wall, and the Great Sticker Heist. Come laugh, nod along, and refill your tank.Highlights:Cool in School: supportive admin that change the daily vibeTeacher Tip: do art with your kids + stay fresh via induction/mentoringGood in Life: WNBA joy, Giants geekery, and firsts on field tripsStories: rallies that build culture, EL growth, playful pranks, and kids who change how we teachIf this episode brought you a smile, share your own “joy in teaching” story and tag us! Follow, rate, and subscribe so you don’t miss Episode 12 on AI. Stay nerdy—deuces, meow.