Ridgemont4sFinest's- The Podcast
Welcome to Ridgemont4sFinest–The Podcast where we stretch out those 3-minute videos from TikTok and continue the unfiltered discussions around public education from the perspective of a veteran teacher. In each episode, I will share my insights and opinions on the issues that matter most to educators - from navigating difficult classroom dynamics to advocating for better funding and policy changes, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it's really like to be a teacher.
But this isn't just a one-sided conversation - I will also be interviewing other teachers, education policy experts, and others to get their perspectives on what's happening in our schools. This podcast is a space for honest conversations and unfiltered opinions about the challenges facing public education today.
If you're a fellow educator who's tired of feeling like no one really understands what you're going through, or if you're just someone who wants to learn more about the state of public education, then this podcast is for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and candid insights into the world of teaching.
Ridgemont4sFinest's- The Podcast
Episode 52: HR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND-The Real Back-to-School Training You Won't Get
Forget the team-building games, icebreakers, and endless PD slides — this is the real back-to-school training every teacher needs but no one handed you.
In this episode, we’re joined by Jay from The Human Resource — an HR Practitioner who has seen exactly how districts build cases, protect bad leadership, and push teachers out without saying a word. Together, we’re breaking down how to survive the school year with your sanity, certification, and receipts intact.
We’re talking:
- What HR won’t tell you (but you need to know)
- How to document bullying, retaliation & gaslighting
- What to do if you're asked to resign
- Chapter 21 contracts explained in plain English
- The power of board policy & how to use it to fight back
- Why we built The School Truth Project — and how we’re helping teachers every day
Whether you’re a new teacher or a vet who’s seen some things, this is the episode you’ll wish you heard before Day 1.
Because the real danger isn’t what’s in the classroom — it’s what’s happening behind the scenes.
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