November 12, 2024

The Who of their Why: Those Who Inspired Educators to be Educators

30 minutes

"I remember him putting aside his math curriculum and his science teachers’ editions, and we talked about it together. And I still remember where I was sitting in that classroom. And I remember thinking, if this is the power of what a teacher can do, this is what I want to do with my life." - Katie

In this episode of the Teacher Edition podcast are the stories from educators just like you. These are stories of those who impacted educators’ lives and inspired them to become educators. Ultimately, we know it is the Lord who leads and calls and gives the gifts and the talents to every person. We also know that the Lord providentially brings individuals into each of our lives and uses them to encourage and inspire us. Today's stories are representative of hundreds of thousands of other stories in which God has used people to inspire others. Starting off, Jenny shares about one teacher in particular who deeply impacted and influenced her personally to become a Christian educator herself.

Here are three key takeaways from this encouraging episode:

The Power of Personal Influence: Join Lydia, Kimberly, and Latoya as they recount how their own mentors—like a pastor, a grandfather and school teachers—ignited their passion for teaching and making a difference in the Christian educational community.

Generational Inspiration: Hear the heartwarming stories of educators like Katie, who draws upon the wisdom of their previous teachers to incorporate biblical lessons into a meaningful and impactful teaching approach.

Career Shifts and Lifelong Learning: Listen to Scott and Mark's narratives about entering the teaching profession later in life and the diverse paths that brought them there, including the influential books that shaped their understanding of creationism and evolution.

Educators, your influence reaches beyond the classroom. This episode is evidence of the ripple effect you have on your students’ lives.

Feel free to head to our website to share your own story of how a teacher has impacted your life. We would love to hear from you!

Every day in the classroom is your day to impact and inspire through God's power and through his grace working in you.

Go do what God has called you to do!