In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Joel Lookadoo, Arkansas’ Teacher of the Year for 2020, and an eighth year educator in Arkansas’s Springdale School District. Joel Lookadoo talks about what being the Arkansas Teacher of the Year for 2020 was like, how other educators played a role in his growth as a teacher, and how networking is key to success. Listen to learn about how to become a better teacher, how to be coachable, how to make connections, and more!

Joel Lookadoo is an alumnus of the University of Central Arkansas class of 2013, having received his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and is certified in English as a Second Language, PE/Health, and Building Administration.

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @CoachLookadoo

Instagram: @2020atoy

Facebook: 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Joel Lookadoo

LinkedIn: Joel Lookadoo