It was my honor to talk with Alaya Mitchell in Education Elevator, Episode 4. Coach Mitchell has been teaching for 2 years at Olle Middle School in Alief ISD. She has had quite the experience before getting into education including being a personal trainer and police officer. She has some really incredible insight and perspective on why she became a teacher and stories to go along with her past experiences and how it inspired her switch to education and influences some of her philosophy today as a teacher and human.
I’ve been grateful to work with Coach Mitchell for the last couple of years but because she’s usually in the gym which is somewhat far away from the other parts of our school, I don’t get to chat with her much, so I learned so many new things about her from her story, and was inspired by her unique outlook and experiences. You can sense her awesome positive energy in our conversation as it always shines through in person as well. I know this conversation will get you uplifted and be resourceful and enjoyable.
Twitter: @CoachAMitchell5
Youtube: Olle Owl Fit Tube
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Mentioned in the Episode:
"IGGY" The Cooler
RTIC Cup
RTIC Water Bottle
EXPOs! Dry Erase Markers
Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho