“A lot of times, it is because of a teacher that people went on to do great stuff.” - George Couros

0:00 Intro with George Couros

2:31 Episode Intro

2:40 Dan Jackson

5:06 Melissa Wright

7:42 Greg Bagby

9:42 Megan Diede

11:56 Weston Kieschnick

15:58 Dr. Shawna Miller

20:07 Joël McLean

25:38 Closing

Dan Jackson shares a story about a teacher who created opportunities to learn through empowering lessons and hands-on learning experiences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OzkqngWua4

Melissa Wright reflects on a teacher who inspired her to run for student council. Wright reflects on how that moment impacted her future!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagtb9yrJVY

Greg Bagby shares a story about a teacher who made him actually want to teach math! Bagby reflects on how this teacher “touched his heart” despite the complex subjects she taught.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg_bPcc3USA

Megan Diede of the IntegratEd team reflects on a rockstar teacher who built connections with students through a simple daily task.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww9HnNclkPk

Weston Kieschnick shares how a mentor teacher gave him a profound gift by telling him the honest truth about a lesson that was taught.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgc7QDmQQ3M

Dr. Shawna Miller reflects on how a teacher helped her see herself as a learner through one-on-one meetings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwtRR7uRxuc

Joël McLean shares how a previous teacher helped him through high school by engaging all the students and building strong relationships. Couros also reflects on how the classes where we struggle the most are often the classes where relationships matter the most.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL1kyW5O3AQ

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