ApolloCast: Recent Episodes
Apollo Junior High (Richardson ISD)
ApolloCast is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the true heroes at Apollo Junior High - the teachers!
**Keith Tompkins, 7th & 8th grade history teacher and department chair, shares his story of how he became a teacher, why he continues to teach at Apollo Junior High, and reminds us how some students do the work for no other reason than that they care about you as their teacher.
This podcast was hosted by AJH Assistant Principal, Kristin Pernici and produced asynchronously using Mote and WeVideo*.
The music used in this podcast is "Ti-84" by Harris Heller. You can find more of his work at* www.streambeats.com**.
Marcus Thomas, 8th grade history teacher, shares his story of how he became a teacher, why he continues to teach at Apollo Junior High, and why you should never give up on a kid that doesn't fit the mold of a "perfect student."
Welcome to the ApolloCast! On this podcast, we'll be interviewing some of the best teachers you'll ever encounter. They'll answer questions about how they got into teaching and why they continue to teach. You're guaranteed to hear a funny or inspiring story in every episode. So make sure to stay tuned for each and every edition of ApolloCast!