Stories From The Stage

Alexis Muñoz transforms from a struggling student into a guiding mentor, finding his path through education and eventually helping others.

Crystal Williams climbs the ladder of higher education with help from unexpected supporters along the way.

Mahboba Akhtarzadah journeys to her classroom in Afghanistan against all odds, determined to continue her education despite extraordinary obstacles.

Richard Cardillo learns that sometimes the best teacher is a student, reflecting on an experience that changed the way he understood teaching.

Katie Liesener survives a disastrous first day as a college professor and discovers that being a good teacher isn’t about appearing perfect, but about showing up as her genuine self.

Sofía Colombo-Abdullah learns the power of her name and rethinks who she is.

Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a therapist.

Psychology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane.

After the death of his father, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan, where a Pop-Tart takes on a new meaning.

Cathy Kang, who served as a vice presidential military aide during 9/11, confronts her grief.