Each episode of "My Why" uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope. A professional learning guide is provided with each episode that includes the guests recommendations for professional development. Retired podcast New episodes in the My Why format are included within the current Ayers All Access podcast program. Legacy episodes produced between 2018 and 2021 can be accessed here.
My Why
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Each episode of "My Why" uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope. A professional learning guide is provided with each episode that includes the guests recommendations for professional development. Retired podcast New episodes in the My Why format are included within the current Ayers All Access podcast program. Legacy episodes produced between 2018 and 2021 can be accessed here.
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March 11, 2021
11: My Why with Eric Bowman – 2020 Mid-Cumberland and Middle TN Principal of the Year
<p>Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from Mr. Eric Bowman, the 2020 Mid-Cumberland and Middle Tennessee Principal of the Year from Hendersonville, Tennessee. Eric has 16 years of experience as an educator including as a social studies teacher, district evaluator, assistant principal, and now is in his 4th year as a middle school principal. The middle school he leads has twice been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as a 'Reward School.'</p> <ul><li>"Let your light shine before others."</li> </ul><p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>A <a href="/files/podcast_files/mywhy_podcast_eric_bowman_plguide.pdf" target="_blank">professional learning guide</a> document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community.</p> <p> </p><p>CREDITS:</p> <ul><li>Producer & Host - Rachael Milligan</li> <li>Director - Karen Marklein</li> <li>Engineer & Editor - Forrest Doddington</li> </ul>
September 5, 2019
10: My Why with Melissa Miller – 2019 Tennessee Teacher of the Year
<p>Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from Mrs. Melissa Miller, the 2019 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and an Elementary Teacher in the Franklin, Tennessee. Melissa is a National Board-Certified Teacher with 20 years of experience. She has the opportunity to inform education policy at the state level as a member of the Tennessee Commissioner of Education’s Teacher Advisory Council.</p> <ul><li>"What we do changes the world!"</li> </ul><p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>A <a href="/files/podcast_files/mywhy_podcast_melissa_miller_plguide.pdf" target="_blank">professional learning guide</a> document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community.</p> <p> </p><p>CREDITS:</p> <ul><li>Producer & Host - Rachael Milligan</li> <li>Director - Julia Osteen</li> <li>Engineer & Editor - Forrest Doddington</li> </ul>
July 19, 2019
9: My Why with Greg O'Loughlin
<p>Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from Mr. Greg O'Loughlin, English/Humanities Teacher and Executive Director of The Educators' Cooperative in Nashville, Tennessee. Greg holds a BA in Communications from SUNY Empire, an MAT from Belmont University, and was a fellow in the Summer Institute at Columbia University’s Klingenstein Center.</p> <ul><li>"Teaching increases our capacity for empathy."</li> </ul><p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>A <a href="/files/podcast_files/mywhy_podcast_greg_oloughlin_plguide.pdf" target="_blank">professional learning guide</a> document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community.</p> <p> </p><p>CREDITS:</p> <ul><li>Producer & Host - Rachael Milligan</li> <li>Director - Julia Osteen</li> <li>Engineer & Editor - Forrest Doddington</li> </ul>
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