Teacher Tales

In this episode, Cheri lightens things up with stories and humor and human connections in the classroom. She shares how the impact of a teacher may not be felt or show up right away, but assures us that it is always there. It shows up in the stories we tell

In this episode, Lynn joins us for a deep conversation about the bigger picture lessons of life and how we learn from them, share them and teach them to others, especially our students. After studying and experiencing different ancient wisdom traditions of indigenous cultures around the world, Lynn realized how

In this episode, we have the opportunity to meet Carmen, a teacher with a heart of gold and a radiant smile. Carmen teaches in a rural community of North Carolina, but she says that every day she wants to show her students the world of possibilities beyond where they live.

In this episode, we get a chance to meet Annie, a math teacher who is originally from the Philippines. Annie helps us to see different perspectives on learning math, teaching in different countries, contexts and cultures and what it takes to help students become successful in her class and in

In this episode, we meet Dawn, an accomplished and nationally renowned educator. As the daughter of missionary parents, Dawn’s learning journey began as a non-French speaking student in the French educational system. She talks about how she had to figure things out on her own and how there weren’t any

In this episode, Lee, a Spanish teacher from Georgia, talks about how to manage teacher burnout and re-kindle the joy in teaching again. He shares with us valuable wisdom he has learned throughout his career in teaching, which he once left because of burnout and damage to his vocal cords.

In this episode, we hear Amanda’s story and what called her to teach. Amanda says that “teaching is life” because of all the real world connections and lessons a teacher can impart on students. She also says that the impact of a teacher can stay with us forever as we

In this episode, I talk to Michelle, another former student who answered the calling to become a teacher. Born and raised in a teacher family, Michelle decided early on that she did NOT want to become a teacher. So, she pursued a PhD in psychology. However, a life crisis and

In this episode, I talk to Leslie, one of my former students who answered the calling to become a teacher. Leslie shares great insight into what it was like to teach in a Title 1 school that the state took over and managed because of low scores on state tests.

In this episode, I talk to Ricky, a person who has worn many hats related to the field of education. His varied and profound experiences have taught him many lessons. Both as a teacher and as an actor, his purpose was to engage and motivate his “audience” to see more