I read Chapter 6 from my book chronicling my teaching journey (in-development). This chapter discusses characteristics of my class and teacher persona once I settled into my high school English teaching position.

I read Chapter 3 from my book chronicling my teaching journey (in-development). This chapter showcases the development of my philosophy of education and the experiences and pathways that led me to it.

I read Chapter 2 from my book chronicling my teaching journey (in-development). This chapter focuses on my first teaching experience and how I learned to lean into my strengths in order to survive it. 

Joining me today is Raven Harris, a phenomenal TV production teacher who at the time of this interview was wrapping up her 3rd year of teaching. Raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Raven reflects on the impact that her family—grandparents, mother, son—had on who she has become in and beyond the classroom. In this conversation between teachers, she shares lessons learned from home that she instills in her students. Listen in to hear this self-proclaimed “small-town girl with big city dreams” discuss her greatest accomplishment as a teacher: discovering herself and helping her students do likewise.

As members of a classroom community of educators, we benefit from sitting in on conversations with colleagues. In this episode, I share two conversations with co-workers as we worked out the details of a unit on effective communication. Glean what you can. Listen to how we process our thoughts and build off of one another.

Dr. Price reads a letter to his high school self, reflecting on how the thought of teaching wouldn't have even crossed his mind. From this, Dr. Price expands to our privileged position as educators--on the outside, looking into the lives and talents of our students. What will it take to speak students' futures into being?

Dr. Price reads an excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.