Ex-Preschool Teachers with Brooke Averick

[@97musicaddict]

Teacher April's husband dying in his sleep was just so unexpected.

[@syd2053]

Brooke should be on the pod every 2-3 weeks honestly. I love her vocabulary

[@hannahmoorehughes]

she also does the very real smart person thing of having an enormous vocab and then accidentally saying “stealen” in the past tense lolol

[@summmerrjohnson]

Exactly

[@Meerkat000]

sad...

[@user-gu3eq2cl4n]

as an overactive listener this ep was so validating them answering every other sentence with "yeah" is so me

[@criescastle]

I noticed this too I love it

[@happyashley4085]

Same feeling! Loved the convo ❤

[@Peepee4brain]

This episode just exudes like “good girlytime conversation at a sleepover” energy I could not be happier

[@taylsgirl13]

Petition for a Kelsey + Brooke pod on the side pls😭😭

[@tiaratran]

✍🏼

[@genesafree]

This needs to happen for the sake of humanity

[@annawright3816]

I wouldn’t need therapy anymore

[@meemeemeem]

I’d LOVE that! they could do it once a month like 8 ball

[@Running4lyfe1997]

Brooke is boy obesssed

[@lexamongthewild]

I cannot get enough of this duo

[@emm7412]

seriously obsessed

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

She was being paid $25,000 for teaching a class of 25 THREE YEAR OLDS mostly by herself??? as a first year teacher???? this is why there’s a teacher shortage omg 🤦‍♀️

[@jordanwhite7377]

I literally got paid that working at summer camp with 5-10 year olds…it’s not sustainable at all and obvi I’m a minor so a 1:10 ratio. It’s insane how little she was paid.

[@sammy21330]

Yeaaaahhh it’s pretty wild out here 😅 the pay is not enough, especially starting out

[@lalalaniyiiiiiiii]

same situation for me and the place I worked at charged 20k a year for tuition. absurd.

[@heatherwilson1688]

yep. i was trying to become a daycare teacher but all of the jobs are 45 min away and only pay $11 an hour. it’s rough out here for teachers and they do not get paid enough for what they do.

[@crucio-imperio]

yup that’s my life and barely can afford to exist. yet my sanity is constantly tested and i’m at work 9 hours a day. not to mention the amount and level of stress we put up with on a daily

[@EpicGummyBears1]

kelsey and brooke’s dynamic feels like old best friends who absolutely love each other just reminiscing and riffing off each other :’} i LOVE their energy together, please make a podcast together or please feature on each other’s pods more!!

[@josielawhorn4924]

Justice for teacher salaries, that is absurd and you are both angels 😭❤️

[@Tayaaaaamaiarii]

Right!! And the most absurd thing is how much we pay for daycare fees, yet the amazing educators don’t get paid enough

[@friendlyneigborhoodbean]

@@Tayaaaaamaiarii daycare fees hardly go toward the teachers, the facilities, the food, literally anything you'd think they spend it on

[@tess3000]

Could never ever get enough of Brooke 🗣️

[@hotcheetosgirl08]

Same

[@cluc2541]

same

[@nut1909]

i love her

[@RavenCroftLoft]

I could literally just watch you two.. “Yea yea” and “yea totally” each other for like hrs. Not sure why but your just naturally funny to me. 😊

[@caitlinwhite138]

I’ve never heard of Brooke, but when I heard she went to BU I had to listen to the whole thing. I graduated from BU in may 2021. Worked in consulting for a year post grad and now I’m a $tripper in Miami LMAO. Great podcast ladies

[@patheticfruit]

you sound so real, good for you honestly

[@mikayla8986]

As a pre-k teacher myself, I absolutely love it when you two share your stories about teaching. Kelsey, you were actually part of the reason I studied early childhood education because I admire you so much as a person and I thought it would be such an amazing job to have. Of course working with young children has it's ups and downs, I truly love it and I thank you for sharing your life on youtube otherwise I may never have decided to consider this career in the first place.

[@erikah207]

I love you two together. Feels like I'm just hanging out with my best friends

[@MeelaMeela000]

I did not want this episode to end. You two together, as many comments have already said, are gold. Literally & figuratively, I think you two working together could be very lucrative lmao but srsly, you guys r giving podcast soul mates.

[@MeelaMeela000]

And you could make bank together . I meant that srsly as well lol

[@cassandrra.jpgggg]

This one is for the teacher girlies. THANK GOD

[@annawhitaker1849]

they are such a beautiful representation of female friendship

As a former pre school teacher, pretty much everything they discussed regarding teaching was so true. Underpaid, lots of work, and crazy online learning during the pandemic.

[@emily-yn6ny]

as a mom of a lil boy i love hearing how much you guys love kids. when he starts school i’ll definitely make sure to do little things to make his teachers day

[@girlboss8299]

Omg it’s so tragic how they treat teachers in the US like why are they still not getting paid what they deserve?!!! Investing in teachers would allow them to be better for the kids

[@lilymcmanaway]

It’s not just the us 😞it’s similar in nz

[@emilythomson418]

It’s like this in Canada too. Early Childhood Educators, which is what you have to have in order to teach preschool/daycare, only get paid around 15 dollars an hour, and minimum wage is 13.50. That’s with a diploma and finished school. No one can live off of a wage like that, especially given rent increases, inflation, etc.

[@Unicornb33f]

It’s sad how messed up the worlds priorities are. I love Kelsey’s content and no hate on influencers but, there’s no reason why they should be paid more than teachers.

[@jennawest9054]

Kelsey and Brooke's mannerisms and voices are soo similar its like watching a podcast between twins omg

[@internetblair]

“teacher april socked me in the face” 😭😭😭

[@clairekaiser7787]

I need another Brooke episode on circle time! Huge Brooke fan already heard preschool story 😢❤

[@LiaOda]

This was my favourite one so far - loved the relaxed vibed and chemistry between you two 😊

[@lillyhummer4997]

Cant get enough of Brooke. We need u two to have your own podcast

[@nataliegrace7133]

The fact that a whole ass teacher is only making $25,000 is infuriating. I made more then that waiting tables as a teen… Ridiculous

[@eman3733]

right it’s insane

[@mrs.lauren7726]

As a teacher I love this so much. This matches the circle time I’m looking for. Complaining about the joys and highs or lows of working with kids!

[@alli9300]

YES omg I’ve been WAITING for brooke to be on!!

[@rosannamcnamara]

I’m so happy Brooke is doing a mood blanket! I tracked my mood every day last year and then embroidered it all in centimetre squares. So like a “year in pixels” but in embroidery 😄

[@nevenak.4180]

As a primary school teacher and an online English teacher, I lovee this episode! Brooke is awesome! Kelsey and Brooke are the same person, literally. Such a vibe!💌

[@oliviawren152]

As a preschool teacher and now a kindergarten co-teacher, it feels really validating to hear both of your stories / perspectives. Love y'all!

[@draytonpeterson]

make a pod called ex preschool teachers im dying this is an iconic duo

[@han-mg9eq]

I’m 23, a first year preschool teacher and making $27k/yr in a town near Denver. It’s rough out here, dunno how I’ll ever be able to move out on my own. I love the job but the pay is awwwwfffullll.

[@miateut6884]

I'm so confused by the US tax-system, so this might seem like a stupid question, but are the 27k you make before or after taxes? And also; which benefits does the taxes get you? I'm trying to figure out how "low" the US/teacher salarys really are compared to my country. I live in Denmark and work as an office assistant. I get paid roughly 45.000 usd before all sort of taxes, which equals to 27.000 usd a year AFTER all taxes deducted. (a teacher usualy gets paid more than this) The taxes are alot, but then have free health care (doctors, hospitals etc.) and because of added health care from my job I also get free apointments at chiropractors, therapists, massages, and so on (litteraly almost everything you can think of). I feel my 27k efter tax is waaay to low, and I don't even have to worry about anything regarding my health, getting unimployed, wanting to study again etc... Like, it would be no issues for me finding a house or an apartment, and you are questioning the possibilities of just moving out on your own. 💔 It's insane how different it is around the world, and I really feel greatful.. Sorry for my rant - it's just mindblowing to me.

[@han-mg9eq]

@@miateut6884 honestly I’m confused about the us tax system as a us citizen lol. It sucks. The 27k is before taxes, it’s about 21k after taxes. My hourly rate is about $18/hr. Also here since teachers don’t work the summer months I only get paid for 9 or so months of work, but it’s dispersed over the 12 months of the year. So I get a paycheck every month, but am only actually getting paid for 9 months if that makes sense. My paycheck each month is $1800 after taxes and the mandatory retirement fund. And where I live most studio apartments are around $1800/month. I’ve thought about living in a trailer park but even trailer homes are too expensive for me. It’s honestly so soul crushing. Also I really don’t get a ton of benefits, I could sign up for health insurance but I’m still on my parents’ insurance for a couple more years. Also since it’s my first year I only get 9 days of paid time off for the whole school year. Honestly just a really tough situation because I enjoy the job and love being around the kids but I cannot even dream about being able to live on my own with this job.

[@alexaolson2772]

@@miateut6884 can’t answer for that person, but typically in the US when we share our salary it is pre-taxes. I’m also a teacher in North Carolina and make $45k before taxes but the healthcare we get is very limited and you have to spend a lot of money (high deductible) in order to have it kick in more. This salary is way below average for my state, esp for someone with a similar education and years of experience.

[@friendlyneigborhoodbean]

@@miateut6884 not from the us and I know literally nothing about the tax system but since they don't already add tax money to the price in stores I'd assume they'd use the same bullshit method with salaries where they don't subtract taxes?? Just a guess

[@lalalaniyiiiiiiii]

I LOVED my teaching job but I left bc of low pay and now I nanny and make $3 more an hour to watch 1 child instead of 20

[@bambaolina]

As an ex-preschool teacher i cannot WAIT to watch this

[@HealthyEmmie]

I’m also an ex-teacher now doing social media! I can do relate to you beautiful ladies ❤❤❤

[@chyannereyes6059]

I screamed when I saw this!!!! My two favs😭😭

[@DUMPYUPSET]

I love this duo!! I think we need a Kelsey and Brooke Podcast once a month! Brooke gives me the vibe of everyone's favorite babysitter, with the vibes of a protective older sister/funny cousin. Don't even know how to explain it hahaha

[@PleaseBePatientIAmOnly9]

As a 29-year-old watching your podcast I just wanted to say that the story time section is so pure. Feels like you’re giving advice to your younger self 💚

[@caitlin4970]

Every time I learn a fun fact about Cody and Kelsey, my eyes get teary 🥹❤️

[@hawt_dawg_man]

That Kelsey drunk-DMed Cody behind her boyfriend's back bc he didn't ask for her number? 👀 Or as she put it, "not a respectful queen" moment 😬

[@Kat-me4jd]

The pay for early childhood educators especially is so crazy low. I also had a poor experience when I worked at a special needs pre k class. When I got my degree to teach high school English, I made $37k and had 150 students. Generally, the adults/admin and low pay are two of the biggest reason teachers are leaving education. I’m a nanny now and make a similar hourly for 1 kid. It’s so nice!

[@juliebarbe167]

Being a preschool teacher myself I can not even believe that this “teacher April” was not fired on the spot

[@Lgm1163]

No seriously so sad the kids endured this and they did nothing i'd be so mad as a parent myself

[@juliebarbe167]

@@Lgm1163 right ? I work for a huge corporation and they don’t fire people like teacher April. People who work with kids should only care about the child’s safety. But they only care about having staff

[@Lgm1163]

@@juliebarbe167 that's horrible. That's why I'm so glad I'm able to stay at home with my son because I know so many have staff who actually do not like children

[@Andyyoureastar]

@@Lgm1163 no you made he best choice in choosing to stay home raising him. He will benefit so much. As an ex-preschool teacher, I would absolutely never put my child in daycare after seeing how terrible staff can be and how overworked they are. If the place is short-staffed they WILL hire people who should not be around children, it is a business at the end of the day!

[@stylr04]

praying that brooke share's the knitting starter pack with the world

[@madisonjq1884]

Love how you’re both just bouncing ideas off of eachother❤

[@rayrunn]

Former early childhood teacher here-so much love and appreciation for you both🧡

[@MissYoungggg]

I love the vibe you both have together, the content of course because I’m also an Early Childhood Educator but you both have such a natural connection. It’s great to see! I hope to see more of both of you.

[@saileshdas9010]

Kelsey, I feel you about the overactive bladder!!!!! I know so many women with the same struggles, myself included I think there are a few reasons: - when your bladder doesnt empty fully when you pee, so your bladder gets fuller faster OR - your detruser muscle might be overactive OR - your pelvic floor muscles may be weak. You can do bladder training to stregnthen your pelvic floor but if it becomes bad, there are meds you can take!

[@emilianowaczewski4605]

Yes! I used to think it's because I drink so much water, but it's actually that my pelvic floor muscles are constantly strained/tense (hypertonic) so I have to work on relaxing those muscles. Just clarifying my experience because if the muscles are hypertonic/tense, then "strengthening" exercises can actually make it worse. So glad that women are paying more attention to these kinds of issues instead of sweeping them under the rug.

[@Boochieween]

@@emilianowaczewski4605 yes!! This is what happened to me. My doctor told me to stay away from kegels, sit ups, crunches, bicycles, scissor kicks… anything that requires core strength because it can worsen your bladder control

[@oshibo]

This is so creepy bc I literally worked at a preschool with a teacher named April and she was also terrible just as described 😭😭😭 she was so aggressive with the kids and super moody so it was unpredictable when she would have aggressive episodes with the kids and be super rude to me ☺️

[@HardcoreHunterCadima006]

I've been binging every episode of Circle Time and I'm coincidentally seeing this one on Brooke's birthday apparently HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@MelissaCardenas]

Y’all have the same energy I love it sm

[@brookedowling5493]

my first year in preschool i was 19, & COMPLETELY ALONE it was dreadful

[@addisontruesdell1910]

This is the best circle time podcast i’ve watched

[@kayleerenee4660]

I was a Preschool teacher for like 6 years and my older sister has been a Director for forever. All of these stories resonate with me so much. I love understanding the context in your conversation! “..even though she knew what temp he likes his chicken nugs.” and the classrooms being way over ratio. I’ve worked in terrible centers and feel like I’ve seen it all, especially those bad apples of teachers and new teachers being thrown into too much at once. Loooove this episode Lol

[@amanda-fw5nq]

not that update of the blanket so relatable, she was so confident in being caught up

[@Lizzy_Garfield]

As a former preschool teacher “circle time” takes me backkkkkkk, but seriously I relate to so many things y’all were talking abt and that story had me on the edge of my seat😂

[@jluciax8]

this made me feel so safe lol i love you both and i feel like i can absolutely relate to all of this as a former preschool teacher 🥹

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

You guys are so wonderful. I teach PreK and it is not for the weak. Most people could NOT do this job and even less do it well. Support for you! cheers~

[@jacobstall1588]

I hope you two know, I still remember pre school, some scary memories and some good, but mostly scary. I would have probably had less issues if I had a teacher who cared as much as either of you at any age. I grew up around adults which severely hurt my development and made me very in tune and mature at a young age. I was never hurt by bullying or anger directed towards me, even from adults, because at a very young age I understood that they weren't actually harmful. As I got older I started resenting my peers and family because I wasn't able to connect with them, not realizing that they shouldn't have to live up to my expectations. I never liked being around kids my age because they were rude and unaware of what actually matters. Now I realize that everyone is unaware, including me, you drift towards awareness when you accept the fact that there are things you cant know. You cant try to understand everything and then get mad when others try and do the same and don't figure things out as quickly. Nobody is void of flaws and mistakes, I will be rude again no matter how I try and avoid it because there are circumstances and people I can't know until I experience them. Inevitably I will say something to someone that will make them mad. Now, I know that if I apologize and act genuinely all should be well. I am still dealing with plenty of issues but all of the issues I just outlined can be traced back to not having any friends at my age and maturity until I was in 7th grade (USA). I am confident that a good teacher could have changed my life, for the better. Now I have to pick up all the pieces and it sure would be nice to have less.

[@gtgclaire]

waittt Brooke should share a knitting starter kit with us, i’ve been wanting to get into it but don’t know where to start

[@zoemeltdown]

If wasn’t watching them talk… I would think it was the same person talking to themselves 😂

[@brionnachantel5416]

They sound identical I’m listening to this in the car trying so hard to figure out who’s talking lol

[@lexitropeano]

The chemistry is unmatched!! Brooke should be a reoccurring guest/ your cohost on a different pod!!

[@cactusheater7981]

Lmao Kelsey having Brooke repeat the whole story from their last pod together

[@K8ohmy]

fellow teacher (high school) here, LOVE the representation LMAO you guys are just the bomb, love the influencer book drive 😍

[@emmam3810]

Love this episode so much ♥️ I just feel so calm and safe and happy listening to you two talk! Also you’re both glowing, literally so gorgeous

[@janellealtamirano4953]

I loved this episode!! You and Brooke have such an amazing dynamic together

[@caitlin4970]

Right as Kelsey mentioned the cute egg story, I went down stairs to find my sister peeling some eggs 😂

[@darkissooohott]

I need more of you two together!!

[@ftv3327]

I’m currently majoring in SPED and I love that you both have backgrounds in education

[@NatalieDellutri]

Omg Kelsey please start knitting with all of us. Been knitting for 19 years, and believe me - we’re always (probably too) excited to bring new people into the cult

[@Julia-xc8iy]

ive worked for other teachers like a day here and there in different schools and its SCARY how many teachers are like April. i had my april too and i remember her to this day?? i hate aprils so much, literally made my traumatic childhood 1000 times worse 🥰🫶🏻 loved listening to this and feeling seen!

[@kikiloloplpl]

I love this so much bc I’m an early childhood teacher too (currently student teaching for my masters in a kindergarten room!) I can you 2 were great teachers by the way you talk abt kids ❤️ and my 1st teaching job was being a TA for a crazy lead too!! This whole ep was so relatable

[@skylar.haynie]

never realized how similar their voices are until I looked away from the screen and couldn't tell who was talking

[@kaflora]

Loved every second of this

[@alexisbruce4586]

virtual teaching was more fun less stressful for me, i somehow was closer with my students even tho i taught them in the next grade too. i mean u see their homes and families, u don’t realize how comfy yall get… some kids would stay after everyone to tell me about their soccer game or vacation!! altho one grandma left my student alone and told her not to worry bc i’m virtually there

[@ducci6]

I'm literally begging for you ladies to make a pod.

[@kristinaamante4074]

I just found this as I was looking if any preschool teachers quit the field and went on to something else. I have been in the field for over 16 years and am thinking about quitting since I feel so underpaid for the amount of work and stress I have. I am making less then people at inn and out. Anyone have advice on other jobs to jump to that pay better ?

[@KelseyJane011713]

Honestly love you guys together 😭😭❤️

[@kboffline]

23?? i'm also an ex-prek, we had a 1-6 ratio for under school aged kids, that is literally insane

[@Lilyb3333]

I remember seeing Brooke on my for you page during quarantine. She was made for the screen honestly ❤ also- I love this collab, Kelsey !

[@danikrywulak]

my comfort collab 😌😌💓💓

[@maritamiller7571]

omg pls do a book drive!!! soooo here for it!

[@kelseypodojil]

I’m a first year teacher and I have 23 students and it’s just me in there!

[@beLIEver31415]

I love knitting and crocheting so much and the idea of a mood blanket is so awesome and inspiring!! Maybe something I will want to do too! I wish I had done it during wedding planning to remember that season of my life... but currently pregnant so maybe a blanket now for the baby in the future would be so cool too!!!

[@lackofcorporate]

Kelsey you have such a lovely laugh! It’s just nice to listen to

[@marta9676]

Brooke has such good comedic timing when telling her stories

[@ColleenElizibeth]

I just need to know why this woman got her vacation approved during transitions 😂

[@friendlyneigborhoodbean]

They probably just wanted her away from the kids

[@sav..hyer26]

this is the episode i’ve been waitingggg for

[@sav..hyer26]

literally a minute in and i already know i’m going to watch this too many times

[@E_Nichs]

These two bounce so well off each other! Reminds me of an early Cody and Noel

[@loveyou5ever]

I just started as a teachers aide and I love this episode so much hahaha

[@Gabbybentze]

I can’t even be embarrassed to admit how frequently I watch this and how I DIE every single time without fail

[@ApplelovesWTP]

Love the Brooke and Kelsey duo!

[@geeties7804]

I loved this epi!!!

[@eazzzy_e_from_tn5188]

Preciate you both so much!!

[@nikitabowler1871]

Im 23 and wanna be a elementary school teacher but the low pay is deterring me. It's so sad idk

[@brin6857]

Hi I’m new here, happy I found ya!! :) this was super cool. You’re both so pretty!

[@hallekasper8398]

Kelsey and Brooke kiddos podcast would be soooooooooo fun

[@kaylabyrd988]

Me working on my temperature blanket while listening 😅

[@aprilfools_]

Honestly I’m a mom and you two should make a ‘Ms. Rachel’ or Songs for Littles like account

[@jennifereubanks3737]

The hardest I’ve laughed while watching Circle Time! Loved it!!!

[@Ogway.]

It’s honestly crazy a teenager could possibly make more money than a preschool teacher WITHOUT a college education