In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Vermont Teacher of the Year Kate McCann shares how she overcame fear by letting others in, and was able to realize her dream and hold Vermont's first State Math Fair.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Illinois Teacher of the Year Ricardo Castro shares his story of meeting Donald Trump, and how he turned a brief encounter into a "moment that mattered."

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 South Carolina Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise shares what it's like to come from a long line of educators, and how her family's legacy inspires her every day.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 New York Teacher of the Year Amy Hysick shares how a single moment or conversation can change a student forever.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Idaho Teacher of the Year Mary Spiker shares her story of speaking to the Senate and House committees, and using her voice on behalf of her youngest, most vulnerable students.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Kansas Teacher of the Year Jason Sickel tells us about Tommy, a student who taught him a meaningful lesson about what happens when we learn to use our voices.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Oregon Teacher of the Year Gloria Pereyra-Robertson tells the story of the heartbreaking letter she received from a parent, and the unexpected conversation it led to about race and immigration.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year Sia Kyriakakos shares how an unexpected conversation with a lobbyist, and a deep love for her students, moved her to aspire to advocate for her students on a bigger platform.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year Casey Bethel tells the story of his son's first day of school, and how a single moment reminded him that teachers do much more than teach.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Tate Aldrich shares what it was like delivering a commencement speech at his alma mater, and how he told the story he'd been waiting his whole life to tell.