Front of the Class
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 37 episodes
Front of the Class
Latest Episodes
“I Didn’t Want to Stop Teaching” with Kyle Letot
From growing up dreaming of space exploration to building a 10-year teaching career across two continents, Kyle Letot’s journey is one of resilience, discovery, and purpose. Now teaching English conversation at a foreign language high school in...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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52:13
Seeing Light Bulbs Go On with Dr. Susanne H. Thompson
Dr. Susanne H. Thompson has a background spanning higher education leadership, building administration, superintendency, and more that has taken her from leading classrooms in Pennsylvania to serving as Moreland University’s president in Washin...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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49:38
Earning Buy-In from Student-Athletes and Parents with Hakeem Young
Hakeem Young is a math teacher and a head football coach at Spanaway Middle School in Washington state. He’s also an assistant football coach at Spanaway Lake High School. On top of it all, he’s achieved a 100% graduation rate as the head coach...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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49:36
Creating Meaningful Relationships with Amanda Heilman
From teaching on a military base at Fort Leavenworth to her current role as a fourth-grade teacher in rural Gardner, Kansas, Amanda Heilman has experienced a wide range of school communities. Over 13 years as an educator, she's found her sweet ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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53:45
Building Inclusive Learning Communities with Dana Specker Watts, Ph.D.
If learning communities are not truly inclusive, then they are not really meeting the needs of everyone — that’s the core belief that drives International Schools Services (ISS) Director of Learning, Research, & Outreach Dana Specker Watts,...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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51:06