After the Bell: A Stunt Brothers Production
After the Bell: A Stunt Brothers Production
Podcast Description
Roy and Martin have taught for a combined 70 years. Join these two educators from North Vancouver, Canada, as they take you on a journey through the wonderful yet challenging profession of teaching. The guarantee of their podcast, After The Bell, is to make you laugh, make you think and give you at least one little nugget that you can use in your classroom.Released every Monday at 3:01 pm PST, After The Bell. Learn more at stuntbrothers.ca
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes relevant to educators, including leadership in education, building connections with students, staying healthy while teaching, and managing classroom challenges. For instance, episodes discuss insights on essential leadership qualities with a school superintendent and practical tips for teachers to manage their work-life balance through lighthearted storytelling.

Roy and Martin have taught for a combined 70 years. Join these two educators from North Vancouver, Canada, as they take you on a journey through the wonderful yet challenging profession of teaching. The guarantee of their podcast, After The Bell, is to make you laugh, make you think and give you at least one little nugget that you can use in your classroom.
Released every Monday at 3:01 pm PST, After The Bell.
Learn more at stuntbrothers.ca
For Season 2 Episode 20 of After The Bell, The Stunt Brothers are back in the box with their second episode of 2026. Roy gets creative with numbers while Martin seems overwhelmed at the odds he was ever born. This brings this episode to the challenges and preparations for retirement in the teaching profession. The Stunt Brothers know the perfect guest, the iconic Linda Watson, a well-respected figure in British Columbia's education community, who shares her insights on her amazing career, retirement planning, pensions, and the importance of being financially prepared for life after teaching. Their conversation covers various aspects of retirement, including the emotional readiness to leave teaching, the financial implications of retirement, and the changes in pension plans over the years. Linda's experiences and advice provide valuable guidance for all teachers no matter at what point they are in their career.
Takeaways
Teachers often feel overwhelmed with work even after students leave.
Retirement requires careful planning and preparation.
Linda Watson is a respected figure in the education community.
Pension plans have evolved, impacting retirement benefits.
Teachers should consider their emotional readiness for retirement.
Financial planning is crucial for a successful retirement.
Health benefits change significantly after retirement.
TTOC work can supplement retirement income but shouldn't be relied upon.
Understanding pension options is essential for teachers.
Retirement offers the gift of time to pursue new interests.
Sound bites
”I wore a ball gown to school.”
”Retirement is fabulous.”
”You get the gift of time.”
Keywords
teaching, retirement, pension, wellness, education, teacher support, After the Bell, Linda Watson, career transition, financial planning
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