Please meet my amazing student, Jesse!For this episode, I tap into the thoughts of OA's resident philosopher, Jesse.  Open your hearts and minds for this unique young man.  I bet you will understand why I feel so blessed to be his teacher.  We spent my entire planning period discussing the realities of attention seeking behavior, survival instincts, and how to be the most liked guy in the room!Thank you, Jesse for sharing your thoughts and continuing to push me into being the best teacher I can be..* I totally forgot my usual rate, review, and subscribe sign-off...but I'm sure you've all heard that enough by now!

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S3 Episode 2: Jesse

Please meet my amazing student, Zema. He was kind enough to share his thoughts with me on his experiences as a black male student, the BLM movement, even the common misconception most white teachers (including me!) have about young black males in their classes.I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, and I learned so much.  Zema is a unique perspective in a troubled world.  I am blessed to know him.Also, sorry about the sniffles...no COVID here!

Season 3 Premiere! Episode 1: Zema

While still in quarantine, Those Kids wraps up season 2 with a special message from Mrs. Rogers.See you next season!

Season 2 Finale

As a way of bringing closure to this school year while spending the rest of the quarter without "those kids", Mrs. Rogers shares why she is thankful to be a part of their lives.  If you would like to share a "shout-out" to your class, send it to thosekidsoa@gmail.com!

Why I Love Those Kids

I MISS MY DARLINGS!While "Those Kids" is currently without kids, I am sharing my thoughts on this whole quarantine experience as a teacher who desperately misses her students.  

Greetings from the QZ!

Mrs. Rogers has her first co-host!  She and Dakota probe the minds of "those kids" to get their opinions of video game addiction.How do video games affect a teen&apos;s self-esteem?What do video game addicts eat for dinner?Is Mrs. Rogers&apos;s husband too old for his XBox?Find out the answers to these questions and many more on Episode 12 of "Those Kids Podcast"!email:  thosekidsoa@gmail.comtwitter:  @OconeeAcademy

Episode 12: Just One More Hour!

Ambitious.  Driven.  Foolish.  However you look at it, the competitive person is an oft-misunderstood creature.  This month, Those Kids discuss how competition affects them and how they see it affecting our society.How many of Those Kids rated themselves a 10 in terms of competitiveness?When do they think parents go too far in terms of competitions?What do they think about the Teacher of the Year competition?Find out the answers to these questions and many more on Episode 11 of Those Kids!

Episode 11: The Name of the Game

When do "those kids" consider trash talk crosses the line?How can a teacher tell when trash talk is about to lead to an altercation?What's so bad about "What's good?"Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this episode of Those Kids!

Episode 10: You talkin' to ME?

How old were "those kids" when they first started watching scary movies?What is FOMO - and do you have it?Is there such a thing as a "good" fear?Find out the answers to these questions and more on this episode of "Those Kids!"

Episode 9: Fear Factor

How long have "those kids" stayed mad at their parents?Are children their parents' "property"?What does it mean to be "unwound" (according to Neal Shusterman!)?Find out the answers to all of these questions and much more on this episode of Those Kids!Twitter:  @thosekidsemail:  thosekidsoa@gmail.com

Episode 8: One Book, One School: Independence Day!

A New Year, A New Season!Why will "those kids" cuss in front of parents, but not grandparents?Why did Mrs. Rogers once get in trouble for saying "it"?How does profanity fit into the first amendment?Find out the answers to these questions...plus much more!Please rate, review, and subscribe to keep our little podcast growing

Season 2 Premiere! Episode 7: Profanity Insanity!

Why did I decide to teach "those kids"?What are two important things I learned from them?What did one student teach me with a nasty word?Tune in to find out on this first "Tales Out of School" confessional.email me at : thosekidsoa@gmail.comCheck out my blog at :  thosekidspodcast@blogspot.com

Tales Out of School!

Those Kids wrap up their first season with a "fishbowl" of random questions designed to lay open the teenage mind in all its glory!What do they consider to be a relationship deal breaker?Do they think we should be able to bring back the dead?Would they read a friend's diary?Find out all of these answers and more on the season finale of Those Kids!email us at:  thosekidsoa@gmail.com

Episode 6: Fishbowl Season Finale

What do "those kids" think teachers hate about their clothes?What is the current status of "sagging"?What does one student think is the "dumbest thing" she's ever heard?Check out this episode to find out!

Episode 5: Dressed to Thrill: Part 2

How does the dress code at Oconee Academy differ from home schools?What does one student think  that teachers covertly use to get back at kids they don’t like?What follows this disclaimer from the panel:  “No offense to skinny girls in here, but…”?Tune in to this episode of Those Kids to find out these answers, and many more!

Episode 4: Dressed to Thrill: Part 1

"Those Kids" Podcast provides a platform for Oconee Academy's alternative students to express themselves. Want to know what "those kids" think about school, friends, social media and current events? Tune in and find out!

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