From Blue Gloves to Bird Attacks: Educators Share Their Wildest Work Stories

The Refreshingly Normal Podcast with Kēfla and Cree

Pull up a chair for an unfiltered peek into the lives of educators as we share our most jaw-dropping, hilarious, and sometimes shocking moments from the classroom. From confrontations with angry parents wearing blue plastic gloves (to avoid leaving fingerprints!) to being chased through school hallways by a vengeful bird, these stories capture the unpredictable nature of working in education.
The episode begins with nostalgic conversations about regional sayings, childhood memories of candy ladies, freeze cups, and five-and-dime stores like Woolworth and Ben Franklin. We reminisce about cherry sodas, blue light specials, and the unique aspects of growing up in different parts of the country before diving into our professional experiences.
At the heart of this episode are the extraordinary workplace stories that have shaped our careers. You'll hear about a parent who arrived prepared for physical confrontation, a colleague who contaminated a potluck dessert with bare fingers, unexpected classroom interruptions, and the community connections that make teaching in challenging schools so meaningful. These aren't just entertaining anecdotes – they represent the resilience, adaptability, and humor required to thrive in education.
Beyond the classroom tales, we discuss career transitions, side-eye moments of the week (including suspicious work assignments and financial requests from adult children), and our excitement for the upcoming fall break. Whether you're an educator who will recognize these situations all too well or someone curious about what really happens behind school doors, these authentic stories offer both entertainment and insight into the profession.
Join us for laughter, reflection, and a celebration of the unpredictable journey that is a career in education. These refreshingly normal conversations reveal the extraordinary moments that make teaching simultaneously challenging and deeply rewarding.

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1. From Blue Gloves to Bird Attacks: Educators Share Their Wildest Work Stories (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Refreshingly Normal (00:00:10)

3. Regional Sayings and Childhood Memories (00:04:50)

4. Classic Sodas and Five and Dime Stores (00:08:45)

5. Birthday Celebrations and Brother Time (00:15:20)

6. Career Changes and Work Updates (00:21:12)

7. Extraordinary Moments as Teachers (00:25:43)

8. The Blue Gloves Incident (00:39:40)

9. More Teaching Adventures and Bird Attacks (00:48:21)

10. Side Eye of the Week (00:59:53)

11. Looking Forward to Fall Break (01:05:02)