James Ford is not only the 2014 North Carolina Teacher of the Year but also the Charlottean of the Year as named by Charlotte Magazine. In being named this honor, James was also in the company of world famous ballerina dancer Patricia McBride, and a prosecutor who exposed a corrupt mayor from Charlotte.

James talks how he transitioned from being a truant officer to a classroom teacher and later leaving the classroom to have a stronger voice for all children in North Carolina.

The New Teacher Podcast features your host, Anthony Arno, interviewing nationally recognized teachers, the latest authors, and educational researchers.  Become inspired by hearing the stories of their success and failure.  Each episode features The Final Minute before the bell, where guests share personal preferences during the final minute of the show.