Welcome back!  I am pleased to be jumping back into the podcasting game with Season 4 Episode 1 of Those Kids podcast!This month, we asked the students at Oconee Academy what makes a behavior "worth it" in their eyes.The question, "Is it worth it?" is one of 5 questions we teach our students to ask themselves before making a decision.  It is a great way to pause and think about future consequences.Stay tuned for further episodes diving into the other "OA Fast 5" questions we use here at Oconee Academy!Once again, thank you for listening.  We would love it if you would rate, review, and subscribe to continue supporting "Those Kids"!

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!

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!

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

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 [email protected]!

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.  

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's self-esteem?What do video game addicts eat for dinner?Is Mrs. Rogers'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:  [email protected]:  @OconeeAcademy

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!

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!

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!"