Dr. Sharon Tettegah reflects on her journey through education, from segregated schools to confronting racism, and calls on educators to challenge systemic biases in the era of Black Lives Matter.

Josh Gaston shares his journey teaching English abroad, navigating cultural norms, and empowering students while adapting to diverse practices.

History teacher Tracy Barnett focuses on ideas over dates, inspiring students to connect the past to today's issues, including Black Lives Matter.

Once on a troubled path, Dr. Victor Rios credits a teacher for helping him turn his life around. Now a professor, he reflects on the power of educators to transform lives and how the Black Lives Matter movement can inspire learning.

In 8th grade, Kathryn Isaacs learned a powerful lesson about how we view teachers. Decades later, her career reveals the story's irony and her reflections on teaching amid a pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Denver teacher Jason DiGioia shares how inspiring educators shaped his love of literature, his approach to teaching life lessons, and how he’s navigating the challenges of the pandemic and a shocking act of hate at his school.

High school teacher Jackie Rooney reconnects with her students through a heartfelt letter amid the pandemic and reflects on addressing racism and police brutality in the classroom after George Floyd's killing.

Mike Barnard's failed audition led to a transformative journey with his drama teacher, Jim Lund, inspiring his path to award-winning filmmaking.

Amid pandemic challenges, Ken Futernick shares stories of hope and hardship, urging action to help those facing unbearable obstacles.

High school biology teacher Rachell Auld shares her journey of teaching and connecting with students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story reveals the challenges, rewards, and resilience that define this unprecedented time in education.

When Crawford High School closed due to COVID-19, many families lacked internet access and technology for online learning. Led by student body president Tina Tran, a group of students worked together with a teacher to help bridge the gap and support their community.

Carmen Garvis transitioned from engineering to teaching in 2004, with a mission to inspire young women to pursue careers in science. During the COVID-19 crisis, she shares how she helped a shy student find her voice and joined colleagues in using 3-D printers to create face shields for school meal volunteers.

At just 14 years old, Mahboba Ansari fled Afghanistan seeking a better future, arriving in Modesto, California in 2016. With the guidance of her high school teacher Lindsey Bird, Mahboba overcame challenges and earned acceptance to UC Davis, where she begins her journey in fall 2020.

Megan Sargent, a seasoned homeschooling parent, recounts "a perfect storm" during the COVID-19 pandemic when she and her three children were all in tears. Despite little academic progress that day, they gained valuable lessons in relationships, kindness, and forgiveness.

Valerie Sujanani, a first-year teacher with 30 second graders, faces the added challenge of teaching online due to COVID-19 school closures. Hear Valerie’s story as she navigates this unexpected journey and decides whether to continue teaching next year.

In this follow-up interview, Mr. Danz revisits his experience teaching mindfulness to 5th graders, joined by his students and principal. Together, they address concerns raised by author Alfie Kohn, who questions whether concepts like mindfulness and grit are used to encourage compliance rather than addressing systemic issues

Landi Tessman, a special ed teacher in Minneapolis, shares the profound impact of the coronavirus on her students and the challenges of remote education. Despite the difficulties, she highlights lessons of hope emerging from the crisis.

Dean Lesicko, with over 30 years in education, has dedicated his career to supporting marginalized youth. His journey was inspired by the impact of his 3rd-grade teacher, Ken Meberg.

Author and educator Alfie Kohn challenges us to define our shared, long-term goals for children before identifying what makes a good teacher. In this thought-provoking podcast, he argues that to cultivate thoughtful, life-long learners, teachers must empower students to question, challenge, and take control of their own learning.

In spring 2019, CSU San Bernardino conducted a Celebration of Teaching Event for undergraduates interested in becoming a teachers. Faculty member, Wil Greer, shared this moving story about a child and the teachers who changed his life.