In this episode of the Farm & Forge Podcast, we introduce you to the educators behind the work. Robert Garrett sits down with our 3 lovely teachers—Mrs. Miyake, Mrs. Harper, and Mrs. Pickman—to share their backgrounds, their journeys through education, and what ultimately led them to Farm & Forge. From decades in public and private schools to engineering, homeschooling, tutoring, and leadership roles, each brings a unique perspective on teaching and learning.

The conversation explores why these educators chose to step away from traditional models, what drew them to something so different, and how Farm & Forge allows them to focus on what they love most: teaching students, building relationships, and saying “yes” more often than “no.”

This episode is all about people, purpose, and perspective—and gives a deeper look into the culture that defines Farm & Forge. Subscribe for future episodes as we continue exploring how we do school, how we support students, and how education can work differently.

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00:00 Introduction

00:49 Meet Mrs. Miyake — Science

03:39 Meet Mrs. Harper — English

07:28 Meet Mrs. Pickman — Math

14:14 How Each Teacher Found Farm & Forge

17:00 “Is This Job Real?”

18:53 Robert Garrett’s Background

21:56 Family, Parenting & Perspective

24:02 Saying "Yes" More Than "No" in Education

24:36 Teachers on Family & Life Outside School

26:15 Community, Gratitude & Balance

29:08 Closing Thoughts