Growing up, I was not the most academically focused student. I definitely learned through working in life and through failing, but I can honestly say I had some really excellent teachers and mentors along the way who taught me to always reach for my dreams.

I really believe education is such an essential part of human development, but who the educator is, makes all the difference. Those who dedicate themselves to working in education and caring for children and teens really do not get the credit they deserve.

So I could not be more excited to share this conversation I had with an Elementary School Principal on her very first Podcast interview! My hilarious friend Mihoko Chida and I have been friends for over twelve years, but she has been out of the country for the majority of that time. It was great to sit face to face and get to know more about her journey in education and what it is like living and teaching around the world.