In this more personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my journey as an educator and share some of the key moments that ultimately led me to resign from teaching. I reflect on my early experiences questioning traditional schooling, the mentors and research that reshaped my perspective, and the struggles of balancing my values with the realities of the system. I also share how becoming a mom solidified my commitment to place-based education.

I hope this episode can offer validation for those feeling the weight of the education system, share insights from my own path, and provide inspiration for those seeking a different way to engage in meaningful teaching and learning.

Key Topics:

• Early Frustrations with Traditional Schooling
• Graduate School & Mentorship
• Cognitive Dissonance in Teaching
• Motherhood & Place-Based Learning
• The Decision to Resign
• The Power of Place-Based Education
• Looking Forward

Resources & Links:

• Episode 3: Teachers: Creative by accident or by intention?
• Elmore’s Final Podcast Appearance
• The Future is Learning, But What About Schooling? by Richard Elmore
• The Elmore Chapter That Made Me Scream Out Loud (It’s lengthy but worth it if you are critical of the current model of education)

Stay Connected:

• You can find me on Instagram at @yellowstepslearning