Front of the Class
Front of the Class
Podcast Description
The Front of the Class podcast brings you real stories from real educators — insightful, inspiring, and sometimes unexpected! Hear from passionate teachers, school leaders, and education experts as they share career journeys, challenges, and game-changing strategies. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to for fresh ideas, motivation, and a community that gets it.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as innovative teaching strategies, career transitions in education, and the importance of representation in the classroom. Episodes include discussions on career journeys of teachers like Cara Gregory who transitioned from IT to teaching, and Lucas Gaffey who shares insights from 17 years of teaching high school science and math.
The Front of the Class podcast brings you real stories from real educators — insightful, inspiring, and sometimes unexpected! Hear from passionate teachers, school leaders, and education experts as they share career journeys, challenges, and game-changing strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to for fresh ideas, motivation, and a community that gets it.
Rachel J. is a first-grade teacher in an urban Iowa district, where more than half of her students are learning English as a second language. She has established a classroom environment grounded in warmth, teamwork, and high expectations — and achieved remarkable results. In just one year, her students’ reading proficiency rose from about 50% in the fall to nearly 90% by the end of the spring semester.
In this episode, Rachel shares how she helps young learners build confidence, overcome challenges, and discover joy in learning. From whole brain teaching and songs that make lessons stick to building strong partnerships with parents, her story offers practical inspiration for educators at any stage of their career.
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