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
Displaced Katrina Student Comes Home to Teach with Chris Dier
Meet Chris Dier, a teacher of World History and AP Human Geography at Chalmette High School in St. Bernard’s Parish, Louisiana. A Louisiana native, Chris was uprooted by Hurricane Katrina in his seni…
Noelle Morris: Host of Teachers in America
Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day.
In today's episode, you'll learn more about our h…
Becoming a History Teacher with Debra Reynolds
Meet Ms. Debra Reynolds, a 7th grade World History teacher at Wicomico Middle School, part of Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland. A passionate history buff, she's known for a long time that s…
Wearing the Kindness Cape with Julia Allan
Meet Julia Allan, a Kindergarten teacher at Northfield Elementary School, part of Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. When she turned 30, Julia decided to quit her job in the hospitality indust…
Words from a Teacher Influencer with LaQuisha Hall
Meet LaQuisha Hall, a 17-year teaching veteran who currently teaches English Language Arts at Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore City Public Schools. In 2018, she was the Teacher of…
2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson
Rodney Robinson is the 2019 National Teacher of the Year and Virginia Teacher of the Year. He is a teaching veteran with nearly two decades of experience. In 2015, in an effort to better understand t…
Looping with a Classroom Family with Tracy Childers
Tracy Childers is a science teacher at Foothills Community School, a STEM magnet school, which is part of McDowell County Schools in North Carolina. After graduating from college, Tracy spent the nex…
Becoming a Better Learner with Monica Fitzgerald
Monica Fitzgerald teaches reading to vulnerable 7th graders in Syracuse, New York. She has taught in the North Syracuse Central School District for 24 years and has experience working as a classroom …
SEL in the Face of Natural Disaster with Garrett Jackson
Many teachers talk about the isolation of teaching. But what if you really were truly isolated? Today’s guest, Garrett Jackson, is a special education teacher in Saipan, the largest of the Northern M…
Budget Cuts, Burnout & Self-Care with Georgette McClain
Georgette McClain is a Life Sciences teacher at Blanchester High School in Blanchester, Ohio, where she has taught for twelve years. Georgette holds her bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College in W…
Growth & Development in Elementary Students with Alexa Tegtmeier
Alexa Tegtmeier is a third-grade teacher at Curtis Guild Elementary, which is part of Boston Public Schools. Alexa has been teaching for five years and just completed her second year at Curtis Guild.…
On STEM Learning and Community Outreach with Donna Gradel
Donna Gradel is the 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year award. Host Rose Else-Mitchell first met Donna in Washington, D.C., earlier this year at a re…
Creating a Classroom Management Plan with Brittany Mamphey
Brittany Mamphey is a 5th grade reading, language arts, and social studies teacher at Mt. Healthy North Elementary School in the Mt. Healthy City Schools District within Cincinnati, Ohio, where she h…
Recognizing the Needs of Students with Amanda Rack
Amanda Rack is a 1st grade teacher at Knob Hill Elementary School in San Marcos, California, about 45 miles from the border with Mexico. Amanda is a new mother and returned to her classroom after mat…
Spotting Signs of Bullying with Rachel Swartz
The Teachers in America series profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day.
Our first guest, Rachel Swartz, is a 6t…