Teacher Misery

About Teacher Misery

Bestselling author Jane Morris joins DeAndre Rashard and various guests to discuss the comical misery that has become the teaching profession. From outrageous parents who want you to re-chew their kid's food, to psychopathic administrators, to students who don't get in trouble for setting the school on fire, this hilarious podcast tells it like it is! Find out more at https://teachermisery.com/ Support us by rating us 5 stars, subscribing, and telling a friend!

Publisher

Jane Morris

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Sept 2023

Latest episode

19 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 56 episodes have a transcript.

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   19 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 50: One Stinkin' Parent Ruins Everything

   Teacher burnout is real… but what happens when the job starts affecting your health, your peace of mind, and your entire life? In this raw and unfiltered episode, we unpack the harsh realities behind teacher burnout. From toxic work environments to extreme parent demands, lack of administrative support, and a system that pushes passionate educators to the edge. You'll hear DeAndre's story of dealing with: Constant illness triggered by classroom conditions Overbearing and entitled parent demands Lack of support from school leadership The emotional toll of staying vs. walking away At what point do you stop "pushing through" and start choosing your health? This conversation goes beyond teaching. It's about knowing when enough is enough, recognizing burnout before it's too late, and having the courage to walk away from something that no longer serves you. If you've ever felt burned out in your career, undervalued despite giving your best, stuck in a system that won't change, this episode will hit hard. Key Topics Covered: teacher burnout, quitting teaching, toxic work environments, mental health, workplace stress, education system issues, career transitions, work-life balance If you like the podcast, check out https://teachermisery.com/ Support us by rating us 5 stars, subscribing, and telling a friend!

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   21 Dec 2025

   Episode 49: Best and Worst Holiday Gifts

   On this episode, Lauren and Lyndsey discuss the best and worst gifts they've gotten from students and administration. They also talk about hills they would absolutely die on in education, such as teachers not being entirely responsible for student behavior, kids needing to handwrite essays, plagiarized papers always getting a zero, and teachers needing to learn how to pronounce a student's name correctly. If you like the podcast, check out https://teachermisery.com/ Support us by rating us 5 stars, subscribing, and telling a friend!

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   11 Nov 2025

   Episode 48: Teacher Shot by a 1st Grader

   Teaching while parenting; how much work it is to take a day off; there are no more holiday parties; to celebrate Columbus Day or not to celebrate Columbus Day?; when parents opt out of lessons or units; lowering of expectations in college because of the mass change in parenting; unfair bathroom policies; unbelievable bathroom shenanigans; what level of violence will it take to make you quit?; breaking down the Abby Zwerner case; Who Said It: Parent or Admin. Game.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 50: One Stinkin' Parent Ruins Everything

Published 19 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. And that was mainly because of the insane amount of parents that would be upset because they don't give grades like that in the elementary school. But that's what's supposed to happen. Then you go to middle school a step harder and you get your D and you're like, oh, I need to get my act together. I need to work harder. Yeah. That's what you got. That's what you deserved. This is what it is. So then I would get them in ninth grade and I'm a pretty easy grader on essays and things like that. So for me to give you like a C, it had to be pretty sucky. And these kids don't know how to format an essay or don't know what a thesis statement is by ninth grade. […]

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YouTube views

94,372

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

44 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

82

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