Teachers in America
Education is ever evolving. On Teachers in America, we connect with real educators and ed leaders to provide practical instructional tips and talk about the latest teaching trends to help you stay on the forefront of what’s new in education. Tune in to learn from educators who are embracing innovations, rethinking their approach, and focusing on what moves their students forward in learning and in life.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Supporting SEL in Middle School Science with Autumn Rivera
2022 National Teacher of the Year finalist Autumn Rivera shares her journey as a middle school science teacher—from supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) to making the great outdoors her cla…
How to Differentiate Instruction Through Rhymes and Raps with Toney Jackson
From poetry to puppetry—fourth grade teacher and artist Toney Jackson in Hackensack, NJ loves to bring his passion for the arts into his teaching practice. In this episode, Toney shares how he incorp…
The Intersection of Culture and Curriculum with Rachel Guilfoyle
2022 DoDEA Teacher of the Year, Rachel Guilfoyle joins us all the way from Daegu, South Korea. On this episode, she shares how she creates an inclusive classroom for her military-connected students.
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Why Teaching Is Rewarding with Darla Moyers and Renae Kuhn
Mother-daughter educators, Darla Moyers and Renae Kuhn, share a passion for education and encourage others to pursue the profession. Hear the duo’s journey about what—and who—sparked their love of te…
Perseverance in Middle-School Math with Velnetta Runyon
Velnetta Runyon’s goal is to show students not to be afraid of math. She ensures that her middle schoolers are believed in and are pushed to their fullest potential. In this episode, hear how she enc…
Being Bold and Wishing for Change with Kyle Schwartz
How can you better connect with kids? Colorado teacher and author of I Wish My Teacher Knew, Kyle Schwartz, discusses how she helps students feel empowered to make a difference—and how she gives them…
Tapping Pencils and Classroom Management with Stacy Salter
When customs broker Stacy Salter took on teaching elementary as a second career, she had to learn the ins and outs of classroom management, how to build student relationships, and what it took to be …
A Tale of Two Virtual Classrooms with Rachel and Steven Lamb
Today we speak with teacher couple and the creators of Virtual Team Teaching, Rachel and Steven Lamb. After meeting at an education conference, they worked together to come up with a way to connect t…
Grow Your Own Hydroponic Learning Lab with Melissa Tracy
Today we speak with charter school teacher and 2022 Changemaker Award winner, Melissa Tracy. Between their raised planters, vertical gardens, and hydroponic learning lab, Melissa and her high school …
Place-Based Learning in Hawai‘i with Whitney Aragaki
Today we are joined by the Hawai’i State Teacher of the Year and one of the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, Whitney Aragaki.
She utilizes her state's natural resources for h…
Teacher Appreciation Week with Special Guest Secretary Miguel Cardona
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week everyone! Join us today as we welcome our special guest, Dr. Miguel Cardona, the 12th Secretary of Education for the U.S. We learn how educators have inspired him on …
Classroom Transformations with Autumn Dvorak
Autumn Dvorak's third graders never know what to expect when they enter her classroom. From a bakery to a museum to a carnival, her classroom transformations use hands-on projects and games to get he…
Serving Students, Country & Self with Samuel Gonzalez
Pennsylvania educator Samuel Gonzalez spent his first year as a teacher attempting to build student relationships through a screen. Now that his virtual teaching journey is over and his students are …
Fostering a Passion for STEM with Chicago Teacher Misty Richmond
We're kicking off season 4 of the podcast with Chicago Public Schools teacher Misty Richmond. By introducing her students to a range of careers paths and opportunities like the Chicago Invention Conv…
Mash Up: Best of Teachers in America 2021
For the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love. Featuring every guest from the last 10 episodes, this is our thank …
The Freedom in Reading for Quarantined Kids with Kitty Donohoe
Meet Kitty Donohoe, an elementary teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, part of the Santa-Monica Malibu Unified School District in Santa Monica, California. Kitty joins us for a discussion on readi…
The Benefits of Outdoor Teaching with Hannah French
Meet Hannah French, fourth grade teacher at Rowe Elementary School in Western Massachusetts. Hannah utilizes the woodland area around her school for place-based learning, and has moved many of her cl…
The Right Book for Reluctant Readers with Qorsho Hassan
Meet Qorsho Hassan, a second grade teacher at the Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district in Burnsville, Minnesota. She is a…
Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins
Meet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher at Oakton Elementary School in the Evanston/Skokie School District in Evanston, Illinois. Before becoming a teacher, Perry worked in radio and television. A…
Summer Hiatus and Podcast Awards
The Teachers in America crew is off for the summer, but Noelle's got some episode recommendations to keep you entertained in the meantime. For more K-12 podcast content, head over to the Shaping the …