Join host Rebecca Minder on Coffee and History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage as she sits down with two of Alabama's most dedicated educators—Jarrod Smitherman, a veteran social studies teacher at J.B. Pennington High School, and Pam Ancelet, digital learning coordinator and virtual history teacher in Albertville. Recorded on location at Lake Guntersville State Park, this lively discussion dives into the evolving world of education: from textbook selection and technology in the classroom to virtual field trips and hands-on learning. Hear their personal journeys into teaching, creative passions beyond the classroom, and even rapid-fire questions that reveal their quirks. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or just curious about how Alabama's history is taught today, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and inspiration. Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage is brought to you in partnership with the Poarch Band Creek Indians.