Unhappy Teacher Podcast
Unhappy Teacher isn’t just about school—it’s about rethinking the classroom of life. Hosted by Courtney Sillah, this podcast dives into the universal lessons that shape who we are and challenges us to question what education really means.
How do culture, society, and education collide to influence our biggest challenges and breakthroughs? How do life’s struggles, triumphs, and failures teach us more than any textbook ever could? Each episode takes a hard look at the cracks in the education system while exploring how we can reshape learning to better equip us for the real world.
Through raw, thought-provoking conversations with influencers, entertainers, thought leaders, and everyday people, Unhappy Teacher exposes the flaws of modern education, celebrates unexpected wisdom, and redefines what it means to grow and succeed.
Join us as we UNLEARN, RETHINK, and REBUILD a classroom that prepares us all for life’s greatest lessons. Because the greatest classroom isn’t confined to walls—it’s the one we live in every day.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode #17: Turning Pain into Power - Grief & Loss w/ Levonne Gigger
Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about losing jobs, relationships, identity, and even safety. In this episode, returning guest, Levonne Gigger shares her story of being assaulted by a student, grieving the career she loved, and fighting a syst...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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42:08
Episode #16: Be the Teacher They Never Forget! w/ Dr. Lisa Babbage
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lisa Noel Babbage—educator, author, and national STEM leader—joins us to talk about knowing your worth, believing in your brilliance, and embracing nontraditional paths in education. We discuss her book No Cookie ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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12:53
Episode #15: Why I Walked Away - Quitting Teaching Mid-Year
In this episode, Courtney Sillah opens up about the powerful and emotional decision to leave the classroom mid-year after dedicating 11 years to teaching. She shares the breaking point that led to her exit, the signs she could no longer ignore,...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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39:54
Top 10 Teaching Tips to Start the New Year!
In this episode Courtney Sillah gives 10 tips for teachers to start the new year off right!Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelGet your copy of my self-help journal titled, "The Voice I Never Used Journal" on ww...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:53
Episode 13: Why I Left Teaching: Leadership, Grace & Change (with Amberly Evans Ph.D.)
In this episode of Unhappy Teacher, we sit down with a former teacher, academic coach, and now learning and development leader, Amberly Evans, Ph.D., as she shares her powerful journey of leaving the classroom to find balance and purpose. She o...
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Episode 13
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36:58
Episode 12: Faith Over Fear: Leaving the Classroom Behind (guest Tammy Buckley)
In this episode special guest, actress and entrepreneur, Tarjatta Rose Waters shares with us the moments that tested her faith and led her into a career of teaching and then ultimately resigning, with no backup plan ahead. Thanks ...
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Episode 12
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33:58
Episode 11: Bringing God into the Classroom
In this episode special guest, author, writer, teacher, evangelist, transformational coach, and speaker, Tammy Buckley discusses how her faith led her journey into teaching. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelG...
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Episode 11
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33:41
Episode 10: 20 Survival Tips for Brand New Teachers!
In this episode Courtney Sillah gives practical advice for new teachers entering the field of teaching from a veteran's perspective. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube ChannelGet your copy of my self-help journal...
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Episode 10
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40:11
Episode 9: The TikTok Equation: How this math teacher became a viral success!
On this episode, host Courtney Sillah sits and talks with viral TikTok Influencer and math teacher @QBtheDon. Viewers get to know him more up close and personal beyond his TikTok stardom, and learn about his educational beliefs and motivation.&...
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Episode 9
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38:16
Episode #7: Summer Survival Secrets
Courtney shares the importance of releasing stress and prioritizing self-care during the summer months.
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Episode 7
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27:29
Episode #6: Are teaches safe in the classroom?
Special guest Levonne Gigger shares how her job was not protected after a student attacked her.
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Episode 6
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28:34
Episode #5: Teachers have lives Outside the Classroom
Nikkita Jones, founder of Outside the Classroom discusses the importance of community and teaches needing to also have fun and take back their lives.
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Episode 5
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25:28
Episode #4: How do you know when it is time to quit teaching?
Retired teacher Kimberly Lee, shares how she started her successful tutoring company and found happiness.
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Episode 4
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20:12
Episode #3: From Teacher to Hollywood Manager!
Former teacher, turned entertainment manager and producer for stars such as Katt Williams , Lena Jenkins-Smith sheds light on how once a teacher, always an educator.
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Episode 3
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30:06
Episode #2: Do Teachers Need Therapy?
Sixteen year veteran teacher, Brittany Jones, discusses the importance of mental health in education and her journey to a "well soul."Purchase her Best Selling books, " I am Chosen" and "Spiritual Rehab for My Mouth Ebook" by visiting h...
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30:10