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The Teachers' Carpenter Podcast
by Chandler Crook
Welcome to The Teacher’s Carpenter, the podcast where real teachers, real stories, and real conversations take center stage. Each episode, host Chandler invites an educator or expert to the workbench to talk shop about the realities of teaching—the wins, the struggles, and the things we wish we had known sooner.This is NOT another dry, academic discussion or a “how-to” for lesson planning. This is a behind-the-scenes look at teaching—the kind of conversation you’d have with your fellow educators after school, coffee in hand (or let’s be honest, something stronger on a Friday).Each episode features a guest educator who picks the topic—no scripts, no fluff, just real talk about what matters in classrooms today. From literacy and engagement to surviving your first year or navigating teaching during a pandemic, The Teacher’s Carpenter builds on lived experiences, honest reflections, and the kind of insight you can only get from those who’ve been in the trenches.
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3. What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching
Ever wonder what to do when a kid turns into a frog mid-lesson? Or pees during their bug presentation? Or starts drinking from a puddle like a puppy? In Episode 2 of The Teacher’s Carpenter, Kay and I dive into the things we wish we knew before becoming teachers—like how Halloween is cursed, why secret star students save lives, and that sometimes, the best classroom management strategy is… snacks.Oh, and rule #1: Let them be a frog. We talk relationships, real talk, and radishes. Come laugh with us. Come cry with us. Come question everything.
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2. 6th Graders: Pushpins, Pencils, and Puberty
Sixth grade is chaos, creativity, and pushpin drama—and it’s time we stop overwhelming these kids and start supporting their weird, wonderful transition.
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Minisode #1: Laying the First Brick — PLCs, April, and Devin Siebold
Welcome to the first Teacher’s Carpenter Minisode!. In this short episode, Chandler gives you a sneak peek at our next PLC topic (One Pagers), sharing some reflections on her conversation with April, telling a quick teaching story from when she taught kindergarten, and spotlighted the hilarious and inspiring Devin Siebold from Bored Teachers. These minisodes are all about quick inspiration, practical takeaways, and celebrating educators who make a difference. Let’s build something great—one episode at a time!
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1. The Love of Literacy
Special Guest: April, Librarian & Literacy AdvocateDo kids really hate reading, or did we just squash the joy out of it? This episode dives into the mystery of why so many students claim they don’t like to read—and what we can do about it. My guest, April, is a librarian, an educator of 16+ years, and someone who believes books should be fun, not forced. We talk about how to rekindle that spark, why choice matters, and how schools can stop treating reading like a chore.Key Takeaways:-Choice-based reading is the secret to lifelong literacy.-How graphic novels, audiobooks, and skateboarding magazines count as real reading.-Why forcing kids to log every book they read is killing the vibe.-The magic of Captain Underpants (yes, even for older kids).-How to create a school-wide reading culture without overloading teachers.-Reading for pleasure builds literacy.-The power of Ziploc bags (seriously, it’s a game-changer for book protection).Cut to the Question:April and I reveal which three people (living or dead) we’d love to have dinner with. The answers might surprise you! Who would you invite? Drop your picks in the comments!Like, Subscribe & Follow! And until next time… build something great.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Teacher’s Carpenter, the podcast where real teachers, real stories, and real conversations take center stage. Each episode, host Chandler invites an educator or expert to the workbench to talk shop about the realities of teaching—the wins, the struggles, and the things we wish we had known sooner.This is NOT another dry, academic discussion or a “how-to” for lesson planning. This is a behind-the-scenes look at teaching—the kind of conversation you’d have with your fellow educators after school, coffee in hand (or let’s be honest, something stronger on a Friday).Each episode features a guest educator who picks the topic—no scripts, no fluff, just real talk about what matters in classrooms today. From literacy and engagement to surviving your first year or navigating teaching during a pandemic, The Teacher’s Carpenter builds on lived experiences, honest reflections, and the kind of insight you can only get from those who’ve been in the trenches.
HOSTED BY
Chandler Crook
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Welcome to The Teacher’s Carpenter, the podcast where real teachers, real stories, and real conversations take center stage. Each episode, host Chandler invites an educator or expert to the workbench to talk shop about the realities of teaching—the wins, the struggles, and the things we wish we had...
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The Teachers' Carpenter Podcast is created and hosted by Chandler Crook.
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