Episodes

The conversation reveals how Simmons rose from an interested elementary social studies teacher to becoming the president who oversaw Tennessee's hosting of the National Council for Social Studies conference in Nashville—what ...

As a first-generation college graduate, Jordan's personal journey fuels his passionate approach to teaching history. His story illustrates the transformative power of education—not just as academic instruction, but as a gatew...

What happens when a nursing student discovers her true calling through an unexpected substitute teaching gig? Jami Fowler-White, Principal of Scenic Hills Elementary in Shelby County Schools, shares the fascinating detour tha...

What happens when a struggling first-year teacher discovers the transformative power of professional learning communities? Dr. Joshua Kenna's educational journey takes us from his humble beginnings as an alternatively certifi...

David Doan of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association takes us back to 1780, when the Revolutionary War had reached a stalemate and the British implemented their Southern Strategy. What followed was an extraordinary grassr...

Journey back to America's fight for independence as we sit down with David Carr from the Sons of the American Revolution at the Tennessee Council of Social Studies conference in Gatlinburg. What emerges is a fascinating portr...

The power of remembrance takes on new meaning in this touching conversation with Cindy Tatum of Wreaths Across America. After 26 years teaching at Milan High School, Tatum found an unexpected second calling that combines her ...

How do we move beyond textbook-driven social studies instruction to create truly engaging learning experiences? Bruce Stubblefield, the 9-12 Curriculum Director for Hamilton County Schools, offers a compelling vision during o...

Huebener's remarkable journey from music business executive to minister to innovative educator provides a fascinating backdrop for his educational philosophy. "A lot of effective teaching is diverse methodology," he explains,...

Ben's story resonates with anyone who's found their calling through a powerful classroom experience. "I wanted to do something I love," he explains, describing how his history teacher inspired him to create that same eagernes...

Dara Seamons shares how ABC has impacted her students and their scores.

Discover the transformative educational journey of Dara Seamons, Assistant Principal of Instruction at Hilltop Elementary in Houston County Schools. Having served in the military before finding her true calling in education, ...

Most education professionals might be surprised to learn that WGU has become North America's largest provider of teaching degrees, with their graduates representing an impressive 5% of America's teaching workforce. What drive...

Discover the powerful educational strategy that Pam Williams calls "the sweet spot" a deliberate approach to curriculum pacing that's yielding remarkable results across an entire district using ABC products. Pam explains how ...

As Georgia's 2011 Teacher of the Year, Williams offers rare insight from her 33-year journey through all levels of public education. Her transition from classroom teacher to instructional coach to district administrator provi...

Dive into an enlightening discussion with Antwayne Sanders, an accomplished leader in education, as he shares his journey and insights from the Winter GAEL Conference. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of c...

Tisha Whittington gives a heartfelt testimonial about how American Book Company has helped her and her students in the classroom.

Join us on Spotlight 4 Success as we talk to Adrieanne Moliere, a pioneering Esports coordinator and gaming-in-education advocate. Discover how Adrieanne transformed her childhood passion for gaming, nurtured alongside her ol...

What if Esports could revolutionize education as we know it? Join us on Spotlight for Success as we sit down with Jeffery Harrison from the Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation (LASF), who is at the forefront of this trans...

How can schools maintain seamless access to technology without breaking the bank? Join us for a conversation with Tyler Falk of K-12 Tech, who shares his insights on the vital role of efficient device repair in the education ...

Discover how technology is revolutionizing education with our special guest, Julie Cobb, Director of Professional Services at Nearpod. Julie takes us on a journey through her impressive career, from her roots in deaf educatio...

Scott Jarreau from St. Theresa Middle School in East Baton Rouge joins Devin Pintozzi to explore the uncharted terrains of education, skipping the traditional coach's whistle for a fresh leadership style. Scott breaks the mol...

Discover the fascinating journey of Avid Products as we welcome Ben Gomez to Spotlight for Success. Ever wondered how an audio solution company transitions from the airline and hotel industries to focusing solely on K-12 educ...

As Tisha prepares to join the queue board next year, her enthusiasm radiates through her compelling call to action for the LACUE community. She stresses the importance of evolving and embracing change, urging educators everyw...