Untidy Teacher

Mrs. Harrison
  • 4.9 (10)
  • EDUCATION

Welcome to Untidy Teacher—your backstage pass to the wild, messy, and meaningful world of elementary school. I’m Mrs. Harrison, a second-grade teacher spilling the real tea from inside the classroom. It’s chaotic, it’s honest, and it might just make you laugh, cry, or want to hug a teacher.

  1. Ep. 27 - The Kids Who Act Worse For You

    3D AGO

    Ep. 27 - The Kids Who Act Worse For You

    You know the kid who’s perfect in the hallway… and then turns into a full-blown gremlin the second they walk into your classroom? Yep. That kid. Let’s talk about why it happens, how to reframe your thoughts about it, and how to hold boundaries while still being the safe place.

    34 min
  2. Ep. 26 - The Version of Me My Students Know

    FEB 3

    Ep. 26 - The Version of Me My Students Know

    My students think I live at school, never get tired, and always know what I’m doing. In this episode, I’m unpacking the version of me they see, the parts they don’t, and why teaching is so much more than what happens in front of kids.

    30 min
  3. Ep. 25 - What Teachers Think… But Don’t Say

    JAN 27

    Ep. 25 - What Teachers Think… But Don’t Say

    Warning: may cause excessive laughing, nodding, and sudden validation of your teacher brain. Teaching requires endless smiling while thinking unhinged thoughts. This episode spills everything teachers never can... Staff meetings, late-night emails, and second graders with big feelings. Survive the chaos with us, one meltdown at a time.

    31 min
  4. Ep. 24 - The Quiet Magic of Teaching

    JAN 20

    Ep. 24 - The Quiet Magic of Teaching

    Teaching is loud, exhausting, and mentally overwhelming… but every once in a while, everything gets quiet. In this episode, I’m talking about the small, unexpected moments that remind us why we do this job... like a seven-year-old stopping everything just to say, “You’re the best.” The moments no data point can measure. The ones that help you pause, breathe, and remember that even on the hardest days, you matter more than you know. Because teaching isn’t just what we do. It’s the quiet magic in between.

    29 min
  5. Ep. 23 - The Final Filling Bellies Update

    JAN 14

    Ep. 23 - The Final Filling Bellies Update

    This episode is the final update on Operation Filling Bellies - a project that stretched me, stressed me out, and reminded me why this work matters so much. From paying for thousands in groceries out of pocket, to late nights at school, missed pickups, and last-minute pivots, this was messy, emotional, and exhausting… but so incredibly worth it. Every box of food ended up exactly where it needed to go.  I’m sharing the full behind-the-scenes of how it all unfolded and why I’m so grateful for every single person who supported this mission.

    45 min
  6. Ep.22 - I Took December Off. And I’m Not Sorry.

    JAN 6

    Ep.22 - I Took December Off. And I’m Not Sorry.

    Teachers on Christmas break hit different. After a week in Hawaii with zero thoughts about school or the podcast, I decided to take the entire month of December off, no guilt attached. But between coming home and going full swing into Operation Filling Bellies, rest didn’t look the way people assume it does. In this episode, I’m talking about why teachers need real breaks, why we feel guilty taking them, and why home girl can take breaks too.

    25 min
  7. Ep. 21 - Filling Bellies: A Behind-the-Scenes Check-In

    12/09/2025

    Ep. 21 - Filling Bellies: A Behind-the-Scenes Check-In

    Friends… Operation Filling Bellies has been a whirlwind, and I’m spilling it all. From feeling completely overwhelmed when I realized how many families needed help, to the stress of wondering if I could even make it work... This episode takes you behind the scenes of the highs, the lows, and the moments that had my jaw dropping. Insights into the incredible generosity of strangers and companies, and why showing up... even when you’re stressed and unsure, can lead to the most amazing outcomes.

    30 min
  8. Ep.20 - If Teachers Ran The World... It Would Be Better

    12/02/2025

    Ep.20 - If Teachers Ran The World... It Would Be Better

    Let’s be honest: if teachers ran the world, things would function a whole lot better. This episode, we’re breaking down exactly how... with a little humor, a little chaos, and a lot of... low key... “you know I’m rights.”

    36 min
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Welcome to Untidy Teacher—your backstage pass to the wild, messy, and meaningful world of elementary school. I’m Mrs. Harrison, a second-grade teacher spilling the real tea from inside the classroom. It’s chaotic, it’s honest, and it might just make you laugh, cry, or want to hug a teacher.

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  • Creator
    Mrs. Harrison
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mrs. Harrison