In this episode of There’s Power in Teaching, we sit down with Haylie Johnson, National Vice President of Engagement for Educators Rising and a student at Central Connecticut State University. Haley shares her journey from joining a small high school chapter of Educators Rising to becoming a national leader inspiring thousands of students across the country.

Key Topics:
•Starting Small, Growing Big – How Haylie and her teacher leader grew their chapter from just 4 members to nearly 40 in one year.

• The Power of Role Models – Haylie reflects on the influence of her teacher preparation instructor and her family in motivating her to pursue leadership and teaching.
• From State to National Leadership – What it’s like to go from a wishful idea of becoming a national officer to making it a reality.
• Conference Connections – Insights from Haylie’s experiences at state and national conferences, including competitions, college fairs, and the community built through Educators Rising events.
• Advice for Future Educators – Haylie’s message to peers: “Always put your best self forward—you can do whatever you want to do in the world.”
• Teaching Aspirations – The kind of teacher Haylie hopes to become: one who creates a safe, welcoming classroom where students love learning.

Memorable Quote:
“You can do whatever you put your heart to—even if it feels unobtainable at first.”

Learn More:
To explore Educators Rising and its mission to empower the next generation of teachers, visit educatorsrising.org.