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Teaching Beyond The Classroom with Lindsey Kaufman ~ 033
What happens when teaching becomes more than what happens inside a classroom?
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with educator Lindsey Kaufman, whose 40+ year journey in education has taken her far beyond traditional school walls—and into communities around the world, including her work in the Dominican Republic with Strength for the Journey.
Lindsey shares how her early love of teaching grew into a calling rooted in connection, service, and impact. From her earliest school memories to her experiences teaching in diverse settings—including time spent in Africa—she reflects on what has remained constant throughout her career: a deep belief in the power of relationships and showing up for others.
We explore the moment her path shifted beyond the classroom, the quiet nudges that led her there, and why this kind of work matters—not just for students and communities, but for teachers themselves. Lindsey also speaks honestly about the challenges, the unexpected joys, and the personal transformation that comes from stepping into something bigger than yourself.
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that teaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a way of being. And sometimes, when we’re open to it, it leads us exactly where we’re meant to go.
In this episode, we explore:
To contact Lindsey email her at: [email protected]
Learn more about Strength for the Journey - https://www.sftjourney.org/
We welcome your feedback. Please email us at [email protected]
Out of respect for our students, we want to note that while the stories we share are real, names have been changed for anonymity. In fact, every student we mention is named “Charlie.” We use that name as a way to honor privacy while still sharing authentic classroom experiences.
https://www.instagram.com/teachbiglittlelessons/
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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By Kristine Annunziata and Jenny GoodenoughWhat happens when teaching becomes more than what happens inside a classroom?
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with educator Lindsey Kaufman, whose 40+ year journey in education has taken her far beyond traditional school walls—and into communities around the world, including her work in the Dominican Republic with Strength for the Journey.
Lindsey shares how her early love of teaching grew into a calling rooted in connection, service, and impact. From her earliest school memories to her experiences teaching in diverse settings—including time spent in Africa—she reflects on what has remained constant throughout her career: a deep belief in the power of relationships and showing up for others.
We explore the moment her path shifted beyond the classroom, the quiet nudges that led her there, and why this kind of work matters—not just for students and communities, but for teachers themselves. Lindsey also speaks honestly about the challenges, the unexpected joys, and the personal transformation that comes from stepping into something bigger than yourself.
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that teaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a way of being. And sometimes, when we’re open to it, it leads us exactly where we’re meant to go.
In this episode, we explore:
To contact Lindsey email her at: [email protected]
Learn more about Strength for the Journey - https://www.sftjourney.org/
We welcome your feedback. Please email us at [email protected]
Out of respect for our students, we want to note that while the stories we share are real, names have been changed for anonymity. In fact, every student we mention is named “Charlie.” We use that name as a way to honor privacy while still sharing authentic classroom experiences.
https://www.instagram.com/teachbiglittlelessons/
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.