Navigating classroom needs and teacher budgets! -- Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com/collections/teachers-off-duty Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69pLuB4cKPCP8UG3eCImfP Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod -- In this episode of Teachers Off Duty we will explore the personal spending teachers endure for their classrooms. Hosts KC Mack, Bri Richardson, and Mike Rivera, will share firsthand experiences and the impacts of these expenses. We begin by recognizing the dedication of teachers who invest their own money into classroom supplies, discussing the effects on both their students and their personal finances. Next we tackle the mystery of disappearing pencils, sharing our own stories of frustration and humor related to classroom supplies vanishing. Mike Rivera shares his disdain for glue sticks, and we discuss our mixed feelings towards electric pencil sharpeners. Finally, KC reveals his favorite classroom equipment, the sticky notes, showcasing the simple hacks and joys found in teaching amidst the financial struggles. So join us on "Crying In My Car" as we navigate the financial realities of teaching with honesty and insight. Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe! -- This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp | https://Visit Betterhelp.com/TOD today, to get 10% off your first month! Nutrafol | Go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code, "TOD" at checkout to get $10 off your first month's subscription, and free shipping! Wildgrain | https://Go to Wildgrain.com/Teachers to get $30 off your first box!