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.
Episodes
10 episodes
Finding the Thing that Lights You Up with Warry Bonney
From teaching K-12 in Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) and coaching wrestling to teaching in Saudi Arabia and educating teachers at Moreland University, Warry Bonney’s 10+ years in education has insights for educators new and experienced! In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:13
'A Fire Inside Us’: Pioneering Technology in Education with RJ Bialk
Join RJ Bialk as he shares his inspiring journey from a marketing graduate to becoming the Chief Technology Officer of Deerfield Public Schools (IL). In this engaging episode, RJ recounts his unexpected path into education, the challenges he fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:38
‘A Little Bit of Everything’: From Teacher to Principal with Dr. Alicia Abbey
Wondering about the journey from teacher to principal? Join us as we talk to Dr. Alicia Abbey, Principal at Morningstar Catholic School in Florida and adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, who shares her journey from teaching ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:09
Teaching in Your Zone of Genius with Rebecca Joyner
Join Rebecca Joyner, a former high school science teacher in South Carolina turned curriculum writer. Discover her journey from the classroom to creating It’s Not Rocket...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:04
Keeping Teaching Fresh and Relevant with Nathan Cohen
Dive into the world of education with Nathan Cohen, a seasoned 5th-grade teacher from Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan. With 24 years of experience, Nathan shares his journey, teaching strategies, and the joys and challenges of being an ed...
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Episode 6
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45:27
Teaching by Day, Real Estate by Night with Leigh Harris
How does a teacher who once hesitated to enter the profession find purpose, passion, and balance? In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Harris, a Third Grade Teacher at Mallard Creek STEM Academy in North Carolina, to discuss her unexpected j...
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Episode 5
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41:44
The Unexpected Path to Lifelong Teaching Career with Jason Piechowiak
Tune in as Jason Piechowiak shares his inspiring journey from a long-term substitute teacher in Ohio to a seasoned middle school educator in Northbrook School District 28 in the Chicago (IL) suburbs. With over 20 years of experience, Jason reco...
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Episode 4
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52:19
Traditional Teaching, Homeschooling, and Thriving on TPT with Lauren
Get inspired by this heartfelt conversation with Lauren as she shares her journey from aspiring teacher to successful educator and entrepreneur through Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). She covers how her passion for teaching shaped her career, the ...
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Episode 3
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45:50
Tech, Teaching & Transitions: Shaping Future Innovators with Cara Gregory
How does someone go from the world of IT to leading a classroom? Meet Cara Gregory, Director of Technology and Computer Science Department Chair at The Linsly School in West Virginia, who made the leap from tech to teaching! In this episode, Ca...
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Episode 2
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52:18
17 Years of Real-Life Teaching Wisdom with Lucas Gaffey
Join us as Lucas Gaffey shares his 17-year journey teaching high school science and math in Seattle Public Schools. From his inspirations to his hilarious and heartfelt classroom stories, Lucas gives insights on what keeps him going, how he han...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:18