Sometimes you don't know what you know until someone asks you about it. These four educators share their perspective, memories, and things they wish they had known when they started teaching. Sometimes direction is helpful and good, and sometimes it's okay to just jump in and do your best. Pam, RaDon, Steve, and Wendy, have all had a big impact on our school and community.

What is more important than human development and relationships? Saralyn shares what she enjoys when teaching students about finances, relationships, and other interpersonal issues. It's an amazing feeling when students realize that what they are learning will actually matter in the near future, and that's why Saralyn loves teaching.

Spencer Bird might be a newer teacher, but you wouldn't know from talking with him. His love for students and helping them achieve is obvious in this short conversation. Are you talking with your students like they're people?

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How do teachers encourage students to be successful? Steve Ashcraft talks about his long-term philosophy in dealing with, encouraging, and teaching teenagers. If you're curious about what it takes to have a successful teaching career, this episode is for you!

What kind of teacher comes straight from industry? Sam Bradley is a great example of bringing best business practices and marketing ideas to high school students. Our world is changing and teachers need to be flexible as technology, the internet, and business evolves. Sometimes change is scary but if teachers are willing to be vulnerable and trust their knowledge and experience, lessons and projects can be even more powerful and impactful for students.

Using technology in the classroom can feel like an extra task that isn't really going to improve your teaching. Some classes might function well without technology, but there are ways to improve how we give feedback to students. Jemay talks about motivating students in her classroom, and providing them with opportunities to measure their success and effort with technology. 

One aspect of teaching students and helping them find success is treating them as the humans they are. Be kind.

Create a climate where students feel like they can take risks in their schoolwork, and find success as they grow.