From the developmental years in early education to insitutes in higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. In this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am joined by a fellow Service member, now an educator in the state of Illinois.

After 4 years of military service and becoming a public servant he was able to accomplish his goal of becoming a teacher in 2020.

Now having taught for 4 years we explore his experience in seeing his first class graduate, his challenges along the way in becoming educator.

Facing some Adversity and life changing decisions during his early adult years we discuss his deciaon to join the military, the course changing interaction with a military educators along with his professional and personal achievments as a teacher juggleing life and a career that requires alot of involment. As well as the moments and mentors that inspired him to become a teacher.

Music: Next Station (?)

Musician: Philip E Morris