Chalk Dust Chatter

Together, we'll explore the triumphs, struggles, lessons, laughter, and occasional chaos that come with dedicating your life to education. From heartwarming moments and hilarious mishaps to the experiences that make us question everything we thought we knew, this podcast is a place for educators to share the stories that rarely make it into the lesson plans. Whether you're a future teacher, a current educator, a retired school employee, or simply someone who appreciates the impact of great teachers, you'll find something familiar here. Because teaching is more than a profession; it's a collection of moments, relationships, and stories that shape who we are.

Chalk Dust Chatter is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #5

  Mashed Potatoes & Mentors: Welcome to Your First Year

  Sep 4, 202611 minS1

  <p>You have the degree. You have the classroom. You have the job.</p><p>Now... what the heck are you supposed to do?</p><p>In this episode of Chalk Dust Chatter, Missy heads back to the week before her first year of teaching, when three days of state required induction left her excited, overwhelmed, and feeling a little like a bare wall someone had been throwing mashed potatoes at just to see what would stick.</p><p>There are familiar faces, an unexpected reunion, mentors, professional development, old classmates, and one BIG question still hanging in the air...<...

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  Episode #4

  The Interviews

  Aug 23, 202614 minS1

  <h3>What do you do when you're trying to land your first teaching job, get called for an interview with almost no notice, and at a less that ideal time? You improvise. You interview. And somehow, you might just land your dream job.</h3><h3></h3><h3>Join Missy for a story about first interviews, unexpected questions, career-changing phone calls, and the moment she officially became the elementary educator she had been told she couldn't become.</h3><h3></h3><h3>Have your own interesting interview story? Be sure to share it via our anonymous form. </h3><h3></h3><h3>Submit...

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  Episode #3

  What Did I Get Myself Into?!?

  Jul 25, 202611 minS1

  <p>Fresh out of college with a teaching degree in hand, your host thought she was walking into a one day substitute assignment at her former student teaching school. Join Missy as she shares lessons learned as a long-term substitute teacher. This episode is a reminder that every educator has a "What did I get myself into?" story.</p><p>Whether you're a current educator, retired educator, or someone who simply appreciates the incredible work teachers do, you'll laugh, cringe, and maybe even see a little of your own journey in this story.</p><p>We want to hear your...

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  Episode #2

  The Classrooms That Made Me & the Lessons They Taught Me

  Jul 5, 202611 minS1

  <p>Student teaching isn't just about learning how to teach. It's about discovering the kind of educator you're becoming.</p><p>In this episode of Chalk Dust Chatter, Missy reflects on two very different student teaching placements, the mentor teachers who shaped her thinking, and the students who reminded her that relationships, curiosity, and creativity are at the heart of meaningful learning. From first-grade routines to fifth-grade storytelling (and one unforgettable alien wedding proposal), this episode explores the lessons that can only be learned by stepping into a classroom.</p><p>To submit your own Chalk Dust Chats, complete this...

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  Episode #1

  The Long Way Around

  Jun 20, 20267 minS1

  <p>In the premiere episode of Chalk Dust Chatter, Missy shares the winding journey that led her to the classroom. From being told teaching wasn't a realistic career path to finding mentors who challenged her to "make it possible," this personal story explores perseverance, self-belief, and the educators who change lives. Along the way, she reflects on the teachers who inspired her, the obstacles that nearly derailed her dream, and why the long way around sometimes leads exactly where you're meant to be. A heartfelt conversation about persistence, purpose, and the power of someone believing in you before you believe...

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