This week's episode features teachers who began their professional careers in other industries, and they offer some reflective insights into what led them to teaching and what they bring with them from their lives before education. 

Mr. Tim Harte teaches Social Studies and is currently in his 8th year teaching at Conant high school, though he has  coached soccer since 2002.

Ms. Shayna Adelman is in her 7th year at Conant teaching classes like engineering, computer science, and physics.  In addition those courses, Shayna works with students from improv and theater.

Mr. Erik Hauser has been teaching biology at Conant for 18 years.  He is also the athletic coordinator and he sponsors the HOSA club.  He’s worn many hats in his career as he has been the dean of students, coached water polo and football, and sponsored student council and environmental club