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 • 30 episodes
Front of the Class
Latest Episodes
Building Teacher Confidence with Angie Haller
For most teachers, confidence in the classroom doesn’t come overnight. It’s something that has to be built through experience, reflection, and support. Angie Haller, an educator based in Arizona, knows this firsthand. In this specia...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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54:00
A Serious Love for Learning with Dominic Helmstetter
When he used “99 Problems” in a lesson about search and seizure last school year, some of Dominic Helmstetter’s ninth grade government students didn’t know who Jay-Z was until somebody mentioned that he was Beyonce’s husband — but he got plenty...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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56:55
Finding Joy in Everything Teachers Are with Jazzmyne Townsend
"When it’s in you, it’s in you, and you can’t run from it." That’s what Jazzmyne Townsend’s mom told her as she avoided a career in education to study business administration and marketing. But when Jazzmyne graduated from college d...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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46:24
18 Years of Teaching with Emily Chaskelson
Emily Chaskelson studied journalism as an undergraduate, honing her observation skills. So, when she noticed the difficulties created by the language barrier between Spanish speakers and English speakers in Chicago, she became motivated to brid...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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46:04
Embracing the Unexpected with Kathy Schmidt
Kathy Schmidt’s path to the classroom started in some unlikely places, from working in zoos and aquariums to traveling the world as a cruise ship staffer, to becoming a certified dive instructor. But through all the twists and turns, she’s stay...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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47:23