Why I Teach

About Why I Teach

Join Cindy Schwartz as she talks with new, working, and retired teachers about their rewarding moments in teaching. Highlighting the best of teaching 'Why I Teach' explores the moments that make teaching special.

Publisher

Long Island University

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   S2E1 - Back to School 2026 - Natasha Nurse

   Cindy talks with Natasha Nurse about the new school year!

2. 

   14 May 2026

   S2E9 - Sarah Cordova

   Sarah Cordova is a National Literacy Consultant, Director of Literacy Matters and published author. www.literacy-matters.net (http://www.literacy-matters.net)

3. 

   1 May 2026

   S2E8 - Ashlie Crosson

   Ashlie Crosson, National Teacher of the year, 2025.

Who has been a guest on Why I Teach

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Isabel Simoes
• Stefanie Lachenauer
• Mike Zagari
• Sharon Lasher
• Cheryl Carmody

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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