In the latest episode of Classroom Confessions, we welcome Liza Nyamekye, an educator with over 16 years of experience from Worcester, MA. Liza shares her heartfelt stories, including the ups and downs of teaching, offering insights and laughter from her journey in the classroom. Tune in for an engaging conversation!

Kenny reflects on his time living in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the importance of supportive teachers and mentors in his life. He shares his experiences at Lakeside apartment complex and his appreciation for the educators who made a positive impact on his education.

In this engaging conversation, Orlando Baxter and Tisha discuss their experiences in cruising and education, touching on various themes such as the challenges of teaching, misconceptions about different educational roles, and the unique experiences encountered during field trips. They also reflect on the adjustments made during the pandemic and share humorous anecdotes about student behavior and classroom management. Tisha emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of students and the complexities of being an administrator, while also sharing her candid thoughts on the differences between urban and suburban teaching environments.

In this conversation, Glow discusses the flaws in the education system, emphasizing the pressures teachers face and the lack of emotional education for students. He shares personal experiences of segregation in schools and highlights the importance of positive teacher influence. The discussion also touches on memorable school moments and offers advice for new teachers on connecting with students and fostering empathy.

In this conversation, Orlando Baxter interviews Luke about his experiences as a student. They discuss Luke's behavior in school, including times when he was engaged and contributing positively, as well as times when he was bored and disruptive. Luke compares himself to Lisa Simpson and Bart Simpson from The Simpsons, as he had both engaged and disruptive moments in school. They also talk about the pranks and trouble Luke got into, including bringing snowballs into class and not doing homework. Luke shares embarrassing moments, such as unraveling his pants on a slide and getting a patch on his eye after an accident with a jacket zipper. They discuss the importance of teachers who connect with students and encourage their creativity, as well as the regret of not fully enjoying and savoring the school experience. Luke advises teachers to meet students on their level and gently nudge them in the right direction, rather than being authoritarian.

Get ready for a hilarious teaser episode of Classroom Confessions! 🎙️

In this sneak peek, Luke Jarvis finds himself in a sticky situation: he has to choose which teacher he would save from a bear! 🐻😂

In this conversation, Orlando Baxter interviews Corey Manning, a comedian and substance abuse counselor. Corey shares his journey of being a comedian by night and a superhero by day, engaging in advocacy work and facilitating workshops on various topics. They discuss Corey's experiences in school, including skipping class to get high and stealing a disco ball. Corey also talks about the importance of humor in education and how he incorporates it into his substance abuse prevention workshops. In this part of the conversation, Orlando and Corey discuss their experiences as students and share some funny and humbling moments. They talk about the challenges of being a comedian in front of kids, share stories of embarrassing moments with their moms at school, and reflect on times when they were humbled by their actions. Corey also talks about his favorite moment in school, being in the chorus and performing in a combination of The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz.

Get ready for a hilarious tale of high school sports! 🎙️ In this teaser clip from Classroom Confessions, guest Tom Dwyer shares a shockingly funny comment made by a lacrosse player during halftime of a losing game. 💥