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Join Dawn as she speaks with Alex Green and two of his students from Sir James Dunn Academy. This episode explores their journey of learning French while living in an English-speaking community and highlights how Alex immersed his students into authentic experiences that transformed language learning and opened doors to new culture.

Join Dawn as she talks with Lisa Robinson from George Street Middle School and two of her students as they highlight the success of their speed cubing club. From mastering lightning-fast solves to creating stunning mosaic art from hundreds of cubes, they share how the club develops problem-solving skills, challenges students, helps them connect with others, and see learning from a whole new angle.

In this episode, Dawn sits with Co-Presidents of the New Brunswick Teachers' Federation, Heidi Ryder (NBTA) and Eric Godin (AEFNB). Together, they explain the unique partnership between the New Brunswick Teachers' Association and the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick, discussing how the two professional associations work collaboratively through the Federation to advocate for teachers, strengthen public education, and address shared priorities. They highlight the value of collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to supporting educators across New Brunswick.

Join Dawn as she speaks with three innovative teachers from St. Malachy's Memorial High School. Connie Shea, Natasha Peddle, and Jocelyn Wells share how they are creating classrooms driven by curiosity, academic risk-taking, interdisciplinary learning, community partnerships, and real-world problem solving that empower students to think deeply and become changemakers.

Join Dawn as she chats with Jason Thorne to highlight the powerful impact of teachers who go beyond the classroom. With 27 years dedicated to Reach for the Top, Jason, a teacher at KVHS, shares stories, insights, and the deeper purpose behind volunteering for extracurricular activities.

Join Dawn as she highlights Woodstock High teacher Lisa Porter and two of her students who are members of the school’s paddling club and are competing in dragon boat racing. It’s a powerful story of inclusive sport, leadership, community impact, and students making a difference both on and off the water.

Join Dawn as she highlights the inspiring work of national award-winning art teacher Sara Griffin. They discuss the projects that led to her recognition and explore what’s next as Sara continues to push creativity, art appreciation, and innovation in the classroom.

Join Dawn as she chats with Laura Perry and Amy Barrieau, two middle-level teachers who highlight their school’s journey to redesign the traditional daily schedule. The efforts of all staff at Max Aitkin School have created a personalized learning activity block, student collaborative project time, and dedicated PLC time for teachers. At the end of each project, learning is celebrated through a community expo.

Join Dawn as she highlights a remarkable experience competing in Envirothon NB and advancing to the national stage. Teacher Rebecca Boone and students Kennedy Green and Guideon Chamberlain share how teamwork, environmental science, and real-world challenges shaped their learning as well as ignited a passion for lifelong stewardship.

Join Dawn as she highlights the New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program with teacher Kirby Gordon and his student Austin LeBlanc who share their firsthand experience with NBTAP. From discovering career interests to developing real-world skills, they explore how early apprenticeship opportunities can spark confidence, purpose, and future success.