Do you know that we have a sister organization?
Teacher Stories celebrates educators who have elevated people’s lives, strengthened communities, inspired a passion for their subjects, and enabled students to attain what they thought was unattainable.
INSPIRING STORIES OF TEACHERS CHANGING LIVES
In 2018 we launched Teacher Stories to share stories about the impact many teachers have on their students and their communities. Too often, these stories fade into the background of our public consciousness, causing many of us to take for granted the critical role these dedicated people play for all of us. Nearly every one of us has a story about one who made a profound difference in our lives.
Hopefully, our growing collections of stories will serve as a reminder that good teaching matters--especially at a time when our country is struggling to affirm its commitment to basic democratic ideals, which cannot be achieved if all children do not have access to thoughtful, well-prepared, and well-supported teachers.
OUR COLLECTION OF STORIES
Podcast – Audio episodes are available on the Teacher Stories website and on most podcasting platforms.
Videocast – Video episodes are available on the Teacher Stories website and on our YouTube channel.
Other Stories – Inspiring teacher stories from external sources are available on the Teacher Stories website.
Teacher Stories Podcast
Hear stories about teachers who have elevated people’s lives, strengthened communities, inspired a passion for their subjects, and enabled students to attain what they thought was unattainable.
SPECIAL STORY THEMES
What Can Schools Do To Help Save Our Democracy? – Eight audio and video episodes produced in 2021 with a variety of guests, including authors, teacher educators, teachers, school administrators, students, policy makers, and lawyers.
Teaching During the Pandemic – Teachers and students describe the challenges as well as some unexpected benefits of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching about Racism and The Black Lives Matter Movement – Teachers, professors, students, and education policymakers share their experiences and perspectives.
Surprise Appreciations – In these highly moving video episodes, students surprise their teachers with words of appreciation.
THE TEACHER APPRECIATION PROJECT
In 2021, we launched The Teacher Appreciation Project so that students and parents could publicly thank teachers for their impact on people’s lives. Check it out and see what people are saying about their teachers.
We also provide a free Implementation Guide for schools that want to conduct teacher appreciation campaigns in their schools.
A SPECIAL NOTE:
If you enjoy these stories, I hope you will share them with your friends and colleagues. If you have a teacher story that you’d like to share, click here to tell us about it. You can also submit a written appreciation for a teacher here.