In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Washington Teacher of the Year Camille Jones tells us about Marisa, the student who showed her what can happen when students and teachers support one another.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 South Dakota Teacher of the Year Beth Kaltsulas tells us about how she set out to learn how to use social media and got a lesson about the power of stepping outside her comfort zone.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Mississippi Teacher of the Year Jodi McKenzie tells us how a trip to the Mississippi Delta changed her perspective on adversity, and inspired her to be a voice for change with policymakers.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Utah Teacher of the Year Valerie Gates discusses the heartbreaking struggles of supporting undocumented students, and the inspiring actions she took when one of her students was taken in an immigration raid.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Nanci Dauwen shares how her journey began with one simple question: "How can I honor all of the other wonderful teachers in my state?"

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Nikos Giannopoulos tells us about how he achieved his own dreams by helping his students reach theirs.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Amber Vlasnik tells us about how she traveled thousands of miles in search of the secret to the Finnish education system—and instead, discovered a universal truth.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Michigan Teacher of the Year Tracy Horodyski tells us about Caesar, and what he learned while writing his very first poem.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Virginia Teacher of the Year Toney McNair, Jr. shares a metaphor that reflects the vital role teachers must play in student lives.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Maine Teacher of the Year Tammy Ranger tells us about the moment she spoke up about School Choice, and why it's up to teachers to make School Choice more equitable.