This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher.
Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey from aspiring to be a teacher from a young age to becoming a specialist in teaching English as a second language in Rogersville, Tennessee.
Reflecting on her career, Missy discusses the importance of face-to-face teaching, the integration of technology in education, and the challenges and rewards of being an educator.
The conversation also explores the role of AI in classrooms, the importance of reducing non-instructional tasks for teachers, and the balance of motherhood and a teaching career. Missy emphasizes the value of interacting directly with students and shares her experiences with mentors, technology, and personal anecdotes about balancing work and family life.
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Chapters
00:15 - Missy's Early Inspiration
01:22 - Missy's Teaching Journey
06:49 - Early Tech in Education
12:32 - First Year Teaching Challenges
15:19 - Tech Tools in Modern Teaching
24:49 - Digital Natives and Tech Integration
25:42 - AI in Education
27:09 - Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech
30:15 - The Role of Language in Child Development
31:47 - EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload
35:44 - AI's Impact on Education
43:33 - Balancing Work and Motherhood
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