Teach & Tell podcast host Mike Raymer sits down with current and former classroom teachers to discuss what it's really like to be a teacher. What's the most rewarding part of being a teacher? What's the greatest challenge? What lesson will teachers teach on the last day of their careers? They teach, and they tell.
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In episode 52 we sit with Whitt Jones, former Starr's Mill and McIntosh high school teacher. Whitt tells about challenging his students, creating a bootcamp for parents, and receiving a photo from the northernmost ATM on the planet.By GCEE
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Episode 51...Tammy Mooney of Leavenworth Schools
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We kick off Season 2 with episode 51 as we sit with Tammy Mooney of Leavenworth Schools in Kansas. Tammy tells about her journey from being a new teacher in Savannah, GA to teaching in schools worldwide.By GCEE
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Episode 50...Ashley Dawson of Blake Bass Middle School
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In episode 50 we sit with Ashley Dawson of Blake Bass Middle School. Ashley tells about the advantages of working on a team (A Dream Team) and her journey from high school to elementary school to middle school.By GCEE
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Episode 49...Curtis Singleton of Birney Elementary School
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In episode 49 we sit with Curtis Singleton of Birney Elementary School. Curtis tells about his reasons for getting into education and the importance of getting young learners interested in reading.By GCEE
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Episode 48...John Cook of Woodville-Tompkins High
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In episode 48 we sit with John Cook of Woodville-Tompkins High. John tells about being prepared to be a classroom teacher and a great lesson that focuses on productivity and human capital.By GCEE
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Episode 47...Erin Adamson of North Oconee High
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In episode 47 we sit with Erin Adamson of North Oconee High. Erin tells about how international travel informs her teaching, the time she took students to the Aegean Sea, and an extra credit assignment she did in her high school econ class.By GCEE
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Episode 46...Michal Jensby-Smith of Global Atlanta
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In episode 46, we sit with Michal Jensby-Smith. Michal tells about her short but fun teaching career at Tri-Cities High in south Atlanta and making high school graduation memorable during COVID.By GCEE
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Episode 45...Dr. Julie Heath of the University of Cincinnati (retired)
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In episode 45 we sit with Dr. Julie Heath (formerly) of the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Heath tells about creating resources that help children and young adults see economics in their everyday lives.By GCEE
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Episode 44...Anna-Lisa Dahlgren of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
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In episode 44 we sit with Anna-Lisa Dahlgren of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Anna-Lisa tells about helping her students see human geography everywhere they go and the benefits of finding valuable professional development opportunities.By GCEE
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Episode 43...Cary Hargett of Forest Park High
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In episode 43 we sit with Cary Hargett of Forest Park High. Cary tells about going the extra mile to create memorable experiences for his students that help them grow as individuals.By GCEE
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Episode 42...Jen Back of Byron-Bergen High
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In episode 42 we sit with Jen Back of Byron-Bergen High. Jen tells about being inspired by a student during her first year of teaching and the joy of seeing students experience the world outside their communities.By GCEE
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Episode 41...Michael Melvin of Lexington High
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In episode #41, we sit with Michael Melvin of Lexington High in Columbia, SC. Melvin tells about creating experiential learning opportunities for all of his students and the greatest piñata ever constructed.By GCEE
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Episode 40...Amy Miller of Lakeside Middle School
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In episode #40, we sit with Amy Miller of Lakeside Middle School. Amy tells about coming back to the classroom after taking a few years off and making the switch from teaching high school students to teaching middle school students.By GCEE
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Episode 39...Mike Paalz of central Georgia
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In episode #39, we sit with Mike Paalz. Mike tells about staying a step ahead of the latest technologies and a time his students had his back in his classroom.By GCEE
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In episode #38, we sit with Kim Gilman of the great state of Kansas. Kim tells about the opportunities she creates for her students to experience their local community and community members.By GCEE
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Episode 37...Walt Ellison of Starr's Mill High
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In episode #37, we sit with Episode 37...Walt Ellison of Starr's Mill High. Walt tells about the impact of developing relationships with fellow educators who have helped him during his 30+ year career.By GCEE
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Episode 36...Tammy Howard of West Laurens High
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In episode #36, we sit with Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year Tammy Howard of West Laurens High. Tammy tells about using different strategies to harness ever-changing technologies in the classroom.By GCEE
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Episode 35...Marsha Masters of Economics Arkansas
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In episode #35, we sit with Marsha Masters of Economics Arkansas. Marsha tells about the importance of investing in the lives of students and seeing their true potential in order to help them succeed.By GCEE
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Episode 34...Dr. Abdullah al Bahrani of Northern Kentucky University
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In episode #34, we sit with Dr. Abdullah al Bahrani of Northern Kentucky University. Abdullah tells about the benefits of learning new things from students and student projects.By GCEE
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In episode #33, we sit with Casey Ryan from Austin, TX. Casey tells about making the jump from classroom teacher to school administrator and how he still builds relationships with students.By GCEE
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In episode #32, we sit with Megan Kirts of Econiful. Megan tells about how much fun she had as a classroom teacher during her storied teaching career.By GCEE
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Episode 31...Dr. Bob Spires of the University of Richmond
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In episode #31, we sit with Dr. Bob Spires of the University of Richmond. Bob tells about encouraging students who "always wanted to be a teacher" and finding ways to promote the upside of being a teacher.By GCEE
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Episode 30...Dr. Jamie Wagner of the University of Nebraska-Omaha
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In episode #29, we sit with Dr. Jamie Wagner of the University of Omaha-Nebraska. Jamie tells about the importance of economic education and teaching her students to think differently.By GCEE
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Episode 29...Brent Melton of Yukon Middle School
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In episode #29, we sit with Brent Melton of Yukon Middle School. Brent tells about helping his students see the "big picture" and the rewards that come with introducing his students to other parts of the world.By GCEE
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Episode 28...Martha Rush of the College Board
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In episode #28, we sit with Martha Rush of the College Board. Martha tells about the importance of staying engaged with research designed to help teachers be better teachers.By GCEE
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Episode 27...Philip Kovacs of Alabama (by way of Peachtree City)
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In episode #27, we sit with Philip Kovacs. Philip tells about the importance of asking/answering the following questions: Who are you? Where are you going? How are you going to get there? How can I help? Why should I help?By GCEE
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Episode 26...Tayla Reid of Salem High School
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In episode #26, we sit with Tayla Reid of Salem High School. Tayla tells about the challenge of starting her teaching career during the pandemic and the joy of seeing students out in the real world doing good things.By GCEE
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Episode 25...Dave George of Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School
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In episode #25, we sit with Dave George of Harold O. Brumsted Elementary School. Dave tells about changes in education he experienced during his very successful teaching career.By GCEE
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Episode 24...Rebekah Blankenship of Berkmar Middle School
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In episode #24, we sit with Rebekah Blankenship of Berkmar Middle School. Rebekah tells about being a stabilizing force in the lives of her students.By GCEE
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Episode 23...Dr. John Chancey of the University of Oklahoma
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In episode #23, we sit with Dr. John Chancey of the University of Oklahoma. John tells about finding ways to keep students engaged through virtual platforms.By GCEE
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Episode 22...Kristin Johnson of Shallowford Falls Elementary School
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In episode #22, we sit with Kristin Johnson of Shallowford Elementary School. Kristin tells about transitioning from a high school to an elementary school and finding new challenges.By GCEE
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Episode 21...Dr. Charles Wheelan of Dartmouth College
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In episode #21, we sit with best-selling author and Dartmouth College professor Charles Wheelan. Charles tells about the importance of being intellectually curious and intellectually humble.By GCEE
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Episode 20...Melissa Hegarty of the Georgia Council on Economic Education
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In episode #20, we sit with Melissa Hegarty of the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Melissa tells about the benefits of teaching students in back to back years.By GCEE
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Episode 19...Patrick DeRosa of George Mason University
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In episode #19, we sit with Patrick DeRosa of George Mason University. Patrick tells about advising students to invest in their human and social capital.By GCEE
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Episode 18...Michelle Sistla of Settles Bridge Elementary School
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In episode #18, we sit with Michelle Sistla of Settles Bridge Elementary School. Michelle tells about seeing her students grow from kindergarten through 5th grade and the fantastic things she has seen students accomplish.By GCEE
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Episode 17...Spencer Burrows of Pacific Ridge School
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In episode #17, we sit with Spencer Burrows of Pacific Ridge School. Spencer tells about the importance and benefits of working with students in different settings.By GCEE
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Episode 16...Susan King of Starr's Mill High School
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In episode #16, we sit with Susan King of Starr's Mill High School. Susan tells about the importance of getting back to normal classroom behavior once her school went back to in-person learning after the recent pandemic unpleasantness.By GCEE
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Episode 15...Austin Green of Milton High School
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In episode #15, we sit with Austin Green of Milton High School. Austin tells about how the challenges he faces in the classroom have changed over time.By GCEE
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Episode 14...Sherilyn Narker of Lakeside High School
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In episode #14, we sit with Sherilyn Narker of Lakeside High School. Sherilyn tells about the changes she has encountered since returning back to the classroom after ten years away.By GCEE
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Episode 13...John Kruggel of James Madison University
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In episode #13, we sit with John Kruggel of James Madison University. John tells about the joy of reconnecting with former students and learning they've turned out alright.By GCEE
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Episode 12...Craig Ellis of Oconee County High School
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In episode #12, we sit with Craig Ellis of Oconee County High School. Craig tells about the time he taught a market lesson in the school parking lot during an unscheduled fire drill.By GCEE
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Episode 11...Laura Lampron of Dunwoody High School
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In episode #11, we sit down with Laura Lampron of Dunwoody High School. Laura tells about using cliff hangers to keep students engaged and interested.By GCEE
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Episode 10...Andrea Lakly of McIntosh High School
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In episode #10, we sit with Andrea Lakly of McIntosh High School. Andrea tells about her love of teaching The Great Gatsby and August Wilson's Fences.By GCEE
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Episode 9...Matt Pierson of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education
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In episode #9 we sit with Matt Pierson of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Matt tells about Mayor "Cowboy" Jim Dahlman's unique place in Omaha, NE history.By GCEE
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In episode #8, we sit with Kathleen Cusack of Econiful. Kathleen tells about the joy of experiencing "a-ha" moments with students and the energy those moments gave her over and over again.By GCEE
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Episode 7...Angie Battle of the Georgia Council on Economic Education
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In episode #7, we sit with Angie Battle of the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Angie tells about the time she went to Cumberland Island with a group of students who felt absolutely alive as they ran into the Atlantic Ocean.By GCEE
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Episode 6...Stacy Dockter of DeSana Middle School
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In episode #6, we sit with Stacy Dockter of DeSana Middle School. Stacy tells about finding enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished effectively and the advantages of having an assistant.By GCEE
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In episode #5, we sit with Jordan White of Duluth High. Jordan tells about the value of international field trips and his upcoming adventure to Northern Europe.By GCEE
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Episode 4...Dr. Jennifer Davidson of the University of Nebraska
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In episode #4, we sit with Dr. Jennifer Davidson of the University of Nebraska. Jennifer tells about the time she got invited to a student's family graduation party and the realization of teachers' impact on their students.By GCEE
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Episode 3...Bryan Wallace of FCS Innovation Academy
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In episode #3, we sit with Bryan Wallace of FCS Innovation Academy. Bryan tells about the economic lesson of "Doughnut Day" and how one student approached the challenge differently.By GCEE
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