Veteran sixth-grade teacher and mountain-biking legend, Mr. Nate Piper, joins It’s Good to Know You to talk about 27 years in the classroom, teaching with heart & hospitality and why authentic relationships are the real curriculum at Horizon Middle School. We dig into what “safety” actually means for middle schoolers, how to reframe failure so kids stay brave, and how teachers can keep their own wells full while giving so much of themselves. Stick around for rapid-fire questions featuring Julius Caesar, crispitos, and Mr. Piper’s very strong feelings about ranch dressing.