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Teacher Tales

Spirit of Teaching

Teacher stories… from their hearts… to our hearts… on a journey to celebrate the true spirit of teaching. In each episode, we will get curious, explore, discover and learn more through each...

Episodes

20 of 32 episodes

TT56 – Travel as education, teacher impact and filling our cups: Beth, French teacher, world traveler and global education ambassador

In this episode, we are thrilled and honored to welcome Beth, a French teacher who travels the world with her students both in and out of th...

00:30:51Sep 6, 2026

TT55 – Teaching our own children, traveling with students and creating student advocates and ambassadors for our programs: Nathan, ACTFL National T.O.Y. and super-star advocate for WL programs

In this episode, we are all privileged to hear from Nathan, a National Teacher of the Year for world languages. More importantly, however, w...

00:30:42Jun 26, 2026

TT54 – Teaching students the bigger picture and connecting content to humanity: Jennifer, teacher of ELA, ELL, Spanish in MS and HS

In this episode, our guest teacher from North Caroline, Jennifer, goes big and deep into making connections to humanity through what we teac...

00:32:48Apr 16, 2026

TT53 – Shifts, pivots and adjustments in teaching: Alexandra, international teacher and world traveler

In this episode, we meet an international teacher, Alexandra, who started out teaching in the USA, but has now taught in China, Viet Nam and...

00:28:16Nov 24, 2025

TT#52 – Rural school needs, making real world connections and investing in our future: Shannon, rural school French teacher, Founder of non-profit STaRLT

In this episode, we gain new perspectives and insights to the needs of our rural schools from Shannon, a rural school teacher in Georgia who...

00:31:19Sep 8, 2025

Teacher Tales #51 – Professional Learning, finding our strengths and team building: Michelle, professional learning provider, guide and wayfinder

In this episode, we have the great pleasure of meeting Michelle, a dear friend and teacher guide on the side for so many. Michelle shares he...

00:30:43Aug 9, 2025

Teacher Tales #50 – SEL, Impact and the Power of Read Alouds: Christine, elementary teacher and children’s book author

In this episode, we have a delightful chat with Christine about her love of animals, reading and the impact her life experiences had on beco...

00:29:32Jul 3, 2025

Teacher Tales #49 – Authentic learning, immigrant family needs and community connections: Stephanie: regional T.O.Y., DLI teacher and reading advocate

In this episode, we meet Stephanie who was just named the SCOLT regional teacher of the year. Stephanie’s story of being a first generation...

00:32:41Apr 12, 2025

Teacher Tales #48 – Sound, transitions and developing student executive function skills: Hayes, teacher, award-winning jazz musician and founder of Creative Sound Play

In this episode, we will meet Hayes, a fascinating man of many talents…and sounds! As a jazz musician and film composer, Hayes understands t...

00:33:58Jun 1, 2024

Teacher Tales #47 – Student agency, spotlight learning, NUTS-SATS-TCOL strategies: Matt R, lucky teacher, mentor and expert in student-centered learning

In this episode, we will have a truly inspiring conversation with Matt, an award-winning teacher in New Jersey whose enthusiasm and passion...

00:36:49Apr 18, 2024

Teacher Tales #46 – The “perfect” teacher, erosion of trust, building a community: Ebony, Spanish teacher in Georgia

In this episode, we meet Ebony, a Spanish teacher of color who gets real with us about what it is like to be a teacher post-pandemic and in...

00:30:59Mar 1, 2024

Teacher Tales #45 – Reaching students, creating stories and setting pathways: Grant, college professor, PD podcaster and one who helps shape our profession

In this episode, we will gain another perspective on education and be deeply inspired by yet another fabulous educator, this time from the p...

00:38:48Aug 1, 2023

Teacher Tales #44 – International curriculum, global citizenship and the power of “disruption” in education:  Brantley, East Asia Education Director Dwight Schools, fluent in Mandarin and education “disruptor”

In this episode, we will gain great insight on education from an international perspective. My guest, Brantley, is the East Asia Education D...

00:34:40Jul 1, 2023

Teacher Tales #43 – Uplifting words, no judgments, acknowledging our worth: Adrienne, English teacher, Senior Project Coordinator and supportive colleague

In this episode, I have a personal conversation with Adrienne, a teacher who helped lift me up and kept me going when I was ready to quit an...

00:31:08May 29, 2023

Teacher Tales #42 – Finding a way, showing up and making accommodations: JoAnne, ESL Bilingual District Supervisor, leader/mentor and educational champion for all

In this episode, we meet JoAnne, a district supervisor in New Jersey who wears many hats. Originally, JoAnne set out to become a lawyer. How...

00:34:59Apr 30, 2023

Teacher Tales #41 – Teacher Talents, Seeing with the Heart and Passing It On!: Jennifer(Ivy), French teacher extraordinaire, Award-winning author and PASSionate educator

In this episode, you are going to meet many people…well, at least it will feel like that because this individual, Jennifer (author name, Ivy...

00:25:42Apr 1, 2023

Teacher Tales #40 – Impact, Legacy and Your Why: Tony, MS Mandarin teacher, successful businessman and committed dreamer

In this episode, you will meet Tony, a middle school Mandarin teacher who once believed the most important thing he wanted to achieve in lif...

00:23:40Mar 1, 2023

Teacher Tales #39: Red threads, sparks and impact – Mary, teacher, visionary, educational influencer

In this episode, which comes just as teachers finish up what has proven to be one of the MOST difficult years in their careers, we present t...

00:29:38Jun 4, 2022

Teacher Tales #38: Empathy, grace, modeling and leadership – Jana, teacher, principal, Associate Superintendent, consultant

In this episode, we journey through the career and lessons of a very wise role model in education. Her name is Jana, and she shares with us...

00:51:59May 7, 2022

Teacher Tales #37: Why Teachers Matter + the True Value of Teachers – Nilda, bilingual teacher of History and Spanish in Puerto Rico

In this episode, Nilda, an inspiring teacher in Puerto Rico, is a great example of what the Spirit of Teaching is all about. Listen to her s...

00:54:11Apr 9, 2022