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.
What do classroom mantras, self-care, and unexpected career twists have in common? They’re all part of Michele Banks’ inspiring journey into special education.
In this episode, Michele shares how she unexpectedly found herself teaching high school at a private Catholic school in Florida — and how it became her calling. From supporting students with exceptional needs to building meaningful classroom connections, she offers heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. She also gets real about burnout, the power of asking for help, and the guiding principles that keep her grounded.
Whether you’re teaching with a temporary license, deep into your educator journey, or thinking about switching careers to become a teacher, Michele’s story will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.
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