Teacher Tales
By Spirit of Teaching
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Episodes: 30
Description
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 story what is really at the heart of teaching.
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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
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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TT54 – Teaching students the bigger picture and connecting content to humanity: Jennifer, teacher of ELA, ELL, Spanish in MS and HS
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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TT53 – Shifts, pivots and adjustments in teaching: Alexandra, international teacher and world traveler
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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TT#52 – Rural school needs, making real world connections and investing in our future: Shannon, rural school French teacher, Founder of non-profit STaRLT
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Teacher Tales #51 – Professional Learning, finding our strengths and team building: Michelle, professional learning provider, guide and wayfinder
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Teacher Tales #50 – SEL, Impact and the Power of Read Alouds: Christine, elementary teacher and children’s book author
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Teacher Tales #49 – Authentic learning, immigrant family needs and community connections: Stephanie: regional T.O.Y., DLI teacher and reading advocate
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Teacher Tales #48 – Sound, transitions and developing student executive function skills: Hayes, teacher, award-winning jazz musician and founder of Creative Sound Play
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Teacher Tales #47 – Student agency, spotlight learning, NUTS-SATS-TCOL strategies: Matt R, lucky teacher, mentor and expert in student-centered learning
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Teacher Tales #46 – The “perfect” teacher, erosion of trust, building a community: Ebony, Spanish teacher in Georgia
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Teacher Tales #45 – Reaching students, creating stories and setting pathways: Grant, college professor, PD podcaster and one who helps shape our profession
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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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”
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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Teacher Tales #43 – Uplifting words, no judgments, acknowledging our worth: Adrienne, English teacher, Senior Project Coordinator and supportive colleague
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May 29, 2023 |
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Teacher Tales #42 – Finding a way, showing up and making accommodations: JoAnne, ESL Bilingual District Supervisor, leader/mentor and educational champion for all
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Teacher Tales #41 – Teacher Talents, Seeing with the Heart and Passing It On!: Jennifer(Ivy), French teacher extraordinaire, Award-winning author and PASSionate educator
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Teacher Tales #40 – Impact, Legacy and Your Why: Tony, MS Mandarin teacher, successful businessman and committed dreamer
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Teacher Tales #39: Red threads, sparks and impact – Mary, teacher, visionary, educational influencer
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #38: Empathy, grace, modeling and leadership – Jana, teacher, principal, Associate Superintendent, consultant
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May 07, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #37: Why Teachers Matter + the True Value of Teachers – Nilda, bilingual teacher of History and Spanish in Puerto Rico
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #36 – Counselors, mental health and SEL: Hannah, school counselor and advocate for mental health professional resources and support
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #35 – Teacher champions, vulnerability and inclusive education: Diane, educator, consultant and champion for inclusive education
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #34 – The value of friendship, experiences and adaptability in teaching: Pam, World Languages Specialist, world traveler and experienced guide for teachers
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #33 – The teacher’s journey and remembering the “who”, “how” and “why” in teaching: Ethan enlightens us all on the call to teach, the bigger picture view and finding our humanity through teaching – true inspiration for all who teach!
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Teacher Tales #32 – Honesty, authenticity, diversity and happiness in teaching: Linda, Puerto Rican teacher, leader, “equity champion” and advocate for student happiness
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #31 – Staying in the teaching “game”, demystifying and diversifying curriculum to create inclusivity and relatability – Tracy: French teacher, “griot” and role model with great advice for new teachers
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #30 – Many faces, many masks – immigrants in our schools: Bonnie, Chinese teacher, immigrant and co-founder of Courageous Dialogues with Chinese Educators
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #29 – Empowering students to be seen, heard and valued: Brandon, Special Education teacher, Education Influencer, “larger than life” club sponsor to many students who feel disempowered
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #28 – The student voice and identity: Jessica, teacher advocate for social justice, language access and the rights of refugees and immigrants in schools and master “helper”
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #27 – The power of words to authorize our worthiness, inform identity and create connection points of impact – Dr. Malik Boykin (a.k.a. Malik Starx) professor at Brown University, researcher and hip-hop artist
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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Teacher Tales #26 – Teacher’s role as a change-maker, state-shifter and dreamweaver: Kim @FreetheMindCo, mother, educator and thought leader
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Aug 07, 2021 |