EdTech perspectives from a National Teacher of the Year

This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher. Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman , the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey from aspiring to be a teacher from a young age to becoming a specialist in teaching English as a second language in Rogersville, Tennessee. Reflecting on her career, Missy discusses the importance of face-to-face teaching, the integration of technology in education, and the challenges and rewards of being an educator. The conversation also explores the role of AI in classrooms, the importance of reducing non-instructional tasks for teachers, and the balance of motherhood and a teaching career. Missy emphasizes the value of interacting directly with students and shares her experiences with mentors, technology, and personal anecdotes about balancing work and family life. Follow Missy on LinkedIn , Instagram , and her website . Chapters 00:15 - Missy's Early Inspiration 01:22 - Missy's Teaching Journey 06:49 - Early Tech in Education 12:32 - First Year Teaching Challenges 15:19 - Tech Tools in Modern Teaching 24:49 - Digital Natives and Tech Integration 25:42 - AI in Education 27:09 - Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech 30:15 - The Role of Language in Child Development 31:47 - EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload 35:44 - AI's Impact on Education 43:33 - Balancing Work and Motherhood

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EdTech perspectives from a National Teacher of the Year is an episode from UX of EdTech by Alicia Quan.

This episode is 00:49:14 long.

This episode was published on Nov 12, 2025.

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