Get ready to climb back aboard the "Hot Mess Teacher Express!" piloted by our fearless conductor Jess Smith! In today's episode, we're tackling the often bumpy, always interesting ride that is Professional Development.

Our first stop: incentives. We dive into the big question. Are there any real perks for teachers to sit through these never-ending sessions of jargon and slide shows? Is there a light at the end of this tunnel or should we brace ourselves for another incoming train? (Here's hoping for the former!)

We've compiled a potpourri of stories, anecdotes, and experiences from our comrades in arms – those teachers who've dared to dabble in the enigmatic world of professional development. 

Naturally, we couldn't hold back our own perspective. Let's just say that when professional development starts to feel like a patronizing seminar, we wonder if they're confusing 'develop' with 'deride.'

Sure, the current state of professional development could use some... well, development. But guess what? Jess has a plan. A thought. A spark of optimism that she can't wait to share it with you.

Get ready for an episode that promises more twists and turns than the most puzzling professional development flowchart. Believe us, you don't want to miss this one!

Choo! Choo!

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Get ready to climb back aboard the "Hot Mess Teacher Express!" piloted by our fearless conductor Jess Smith! In today's episode, we're tackling the often bumpy, always interesting ride that is Professional Development.
Our first stop: incentives. We dive into the big question. Are there any real perks for teachers to sit through these never-ending sessions of jargon and slide shows? Is there a light at the end of this tunnel or should we brace ourselves for another incoming train? (Here's hoping for the former!)
We've compiled a potpourri of stories, anecdotes, and experiences from our comrades in arms – those teachers who've dared to dabble in the enigmatic world of professional development. 
Naturally, we couldn't hold back our own perspective. Let's just say that when professional development starts to feel like a patronizing seminar, we wonder if they're confusing 'develop' with 'deride.'
Sure, the current state of professional development could use some... well, development. But guess what? Jess has a plan. A thought. A spark of optimism that she can't wait to share it with you.
Get ready for an episode that promises more twists and turns than the most puzzling professional development flowchart. Believe us, you don't want to miss this one!
Choo! Choo!
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The day to day life of a teacher is a journey. A journey where you have no idea where you are going but you do know how you are going to get there… All aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express! This podcast is for teachers who need to know they are not alone in their hot messes, empty plan books, mile-long to-do lists and just need a laugh or moment of understanding. Miss Jess Smith, your Conductor on this journey, is here to live, listen and relate to real teacher life and chat with some of your favorite teachers along the way. Grab your teacher fuel of choice, put that hair in a messy bun and welcome aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express. Choo choo!

The day to day life of a teacher is a journey. A journey where you have no idea where you are going but you do know how you are going to get there&hellip; All aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express! This podcast is for teachers who need to know they are not alone in their hot messes, empty plan books, mile-long to-do lists and just need a laugh or moment of understanding. Miss Jess Smith, your Conductor on this journey, is here to live, listen and relate to real teacher life and chat with some of your favorite teachers along the way. Grab your teacher fuel of choice, put that hair in a messy bun and welcome aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express. Choo choo!

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Hot Mess Teacher Express Podcast

This podcast is for the teachers who really have their lives together. Their plan books are filled with engaging and life-changing lessons, they always get to drink their coffee hot, they definitely don’t fall asleep before 7:30 pm on a Friday night… (etc maybe go back and forth)*record scratch* Just kidding, I literally have no idea what that life is like, which is why this podcast is for Hot Mess Teachers who are riding the hot mess express with their hot messy buns on top of their heads. We will be talking real teacher life, (That’s right! I found a 2-day old donut left in the teachers' room and I had it for lunch while making copies... ) finding humor in the everyday insanity, (from parents emails to administration observation fails to trying to stay hip with the kids), chatting with some of your favorite teachers, and just celebrating life on the hot mess teacher express. Choo choo! All Aboard.

This podcast is for the teachers who really have their lives together. Their plan books are filled with engaging and life-changing lessons, they always get to drink their coffee hot, they definitely don&rsquo;t fall asleep before 7:30 pm on a Friday night&hellip; (etc maybe go back and forth)*record scratch* Just kidding, I literally have no idea what that life is like, which is why this podcast is for Hot Mess Teachers who are riding the hot mess express with their hot messy buns on top of their heads. We will be talking real teacher life, (That&rsquo;s right! I found a 2-day old donut left in the teachers' room and I had it for lunch while making copies... ) finding humor in the everyday insanity, (from parents emails to administration observation fails to trying to stay hip with the kids), chatting with some of your favorite teachers, and just celebrating life on the hot mess teacher express. Choo choo! All Aboard.

Hot Mess Teacher Express

We're tackling the often bumpy, always interesting ride that is Professional Development.

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