
← Substitute Teachers Lounge5 aug 2025 · 11 min
Oh, the Students You'll Meet!
Oh, the Students You'll Meet!
Send us Fan Mail Seven years of substitute teaching stories have taught me one crucial lesson: behind every student behavior is a complex inner world most teachers never glimpse. In this anniversary episode, I take you inside the minds of six distinct student archetypes you'll encounter in your classroom this year. Listen as Marie reveals her anxiety about transitioning to high school and losing her hard-won social status. Experience Ben's internal pressure to maintain his athletic reputatio...