Unhappy Teacher Podcast

About Unhappy Teacher Podcast

Unhappy Teacher isn’t just about school—it’s about rethinking the classroom of life. Hosted by Courtney Sillah, this podcast dives into the universal lessons that shape who we are and challenges us to question what education really means. How do culture, society, and education collide to influence our biggest challenges and breakthroughs? How do life’s struggles, triumphs, and failures teach us more than any textbook ever could? Each episode takes a hard look at the cracks in the education system while exploring how we can reshape learning to better equip us for the real world. Through raw, thought-provoking conversations with influencers, entertainers, thought leaders, and everyday people, Unhappy Teacher exposes the flaws of modern education, celebrates unexpected wisdom, and redefines what it means to grow and succeed. Join us as we UNLEARN, RETHINK, and REBUILD a classroom that prepares us all for life’s greatest lessons. Because the greatest classroom isn’t confined to walls—it’s the one we live in every day.

Publisher

Courtney Sillah

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2024

Latest episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Episode 18: Navigating Life, Identity & Real-World Lessons with Kalvin Leveille

   In this powerful episode of Unhappy Teacher, I sit down with Kalvin Leveille—award-winning public health leader, mental health therapist, and advocate for Black and LGBTQ+ communities—for a raw conversation about what it really means to grow up and grow through. From hustling to survive, to evolving into who we’re meant to be, we unpack the lessons the world teaches us—especially the ones school never did. Kalvin shares insight on maintaining identity in chaos, navigating adolescence to adult...

2. 

   22 May 2025

   Episode #17: Turning Pain into Power - Grief & Loss w/ Levonne Gigger

   Levonne Gigger discusses her experiences with grief and loss after being assaulted by a student, and explores how to teach grief early and turn pain into purpose in this interview.

3. 

   22 May 2025

   Episode #15: Why I Walked Away - Quitting Teaching Mid-Year

   Courtney Sillah recounts her emotional mid-year departure from teaching after 11 years, revealing the breaking point and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal well-being.

4. 

   22 May 2025

   Episode #16: Be the Teacher They Never Forget! w/ Dr. Lisa Babbage

   Dr. Lisa Noel Babbage discusses embracing unique educational paths and believing in one's brilliance, highlighting the importance of self-care and perseverance for educators in this interview.

5. 

   8 Jan 2025

   Top 10 Teaching Tips to Start the New Year!

   Courtney Sillah shares ten actionable teaching tips that empower educators to begin the new year with renewed purpose and effectiveness.

6. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 10: 20 Survival Tips for Brand New Teachers!

   Courtney Sillah shares twenty survival tips for brand new teachers, drawing from her experience as a veteran educator in this interview episode.

7. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 12: Faith Over Fear: Leaving the Classroom Behind (guest Tammy Buckley)

   Tammy Buckley discusses the pivotal moments that tested her faith, leading to her decision to resign from teaching without a concrete plan, in an interview with Courtney Sillah.

8. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 13: Why I Left Teaching: Leadership, Grace & Change (with Amberly Evans Ph.D.)

   Amberly Evans Ph.D. discusses her transition from teaching to learning and development, highlighting leadership challenges and the importance of grace in education; this is an interview.

9. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 11: Bringing God into the Classroom

   Tammy Buckley shares how her faith shapes her teaching methods and classroom environment in this interview episode.

10. 

    19 Dec 2024

    Episode 9: The TikTok Equation: How this math teacher became a viral success!

    Courtney Sillah interviews math teacher and TikTok influencer @QBtheDon about his educational philosophy and motivation for creating viral content, offering insights into modern teaching methods.

11. 

    8 Jul 2024

    Episode #7: Summer Survival Secrets

    Courtney Sillah reveals effective summer self-care strategies, emphasizing stress reduction and personal well-being for educators.

12. 

    27 May 2024

    Episode #6: Are teaches safe in the classroom?

    Levonne Gigger shares her personal experience of not being protected after a student attack, highlighting the need for improved safety measures for teachers in the classroom; this is an interview.

13. 

    20 May 2024

    Episode #5: Teachers have lives Outside the Classroom

    Nikkita Jones explores the crucial need for teachers to cultivate fulfilling lives and community engagement beyond their professional roles in this interview.

14. 

    13 May 2024

    Episode #4: How do you know when it is time to quit teaching?

    Retired teacher Kimberly Lee discusses recognizing when to leave teaching and starting a successful tutoring company, offering insights into finding career fulfillment in a new field in this interview with Courtney Sillah.

15. 

    6 May 2024

    Episode #3: From Teacher to Hollywood Manager!

    Entertainment manager Lena Jenkins-Smith discusses her transition from teaching to Hollywood, emphasizing the enduring impact of an educator's mindset in various career paths; this is an interview.

16. 

    5 May 2024

    Episode #2: Do Teachers Need Therapy?

    Brittany Jones, a veteran teacher, explores the critical role of mental health for educators and shares her personal path toward inner well-being in this episode.

17. 

    1 May 2024

    Episode #1: I Never Wanted to Become a Teacher!

    Host Courtney Sillah recounts her unexpected journey into education, revealing how dance and travel shaped her path to becoming a teacher in this episode.

18. 

    21 Apr 2024

    Unhappy Teacher Podcast Trailer

    The Unhappy Teacher Podcast trailer introduces a podcast that explores the realities of the education system through candid conversations and raw storytelling.

Who has been a guest on Unhappy Teacher Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Levonne Gigger
• Dr Lisa Noel Babbage
• Tammy Buckley
• Amberly Evans PhD
• @QBtheDon

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

7,252

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0

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Books guests

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