The Teachers' Lounge Micah Hirokawa & Brian Clark

As we bring season 2 to a close, we sit down and look back on our year. Brian and Micah step into the interview chairs as Karen walks us through some of our favorite pieces of wisdom from this year. Take a listen as we walk down memory lane and reflect on this last season.

Today we sit down with two of our ninth grade students for a special episode. It's one thing to hear about education from a teacher's perspective, but it's another to hear about it from a student perspective! Sarai and Lucas share insights on what they find most valuable in the classroom. Sit back and enjoy as we learn from some of our greatest teachers: our students!

This week on the teachers' lounge we welcome Irene Summers! Irene is a dean of school at John Hancock charter school. Irine spends her morning with kindergarteners and ends the day fulfilling her duties as a dean. Outside of education, Irene is a full time mother of four children, running back and forth between soccer and football games. Sit down with us as we learn about leading with passion!

This week in the teachers' lounge we welcome our very own, Shila Schneider. Shila is currently serving as our elementary assistant principal. Shila's own early education greatly influenced her own desire to become a teacher. From a young age, she knew that she was destined to teach. With two master's degrees under her belt, Shila is a well of knowledge. Sit down and listen as we learn about patience with Shila Schneider.

This week Micah and Brian sit down with Nancy Lindeman, a leader in Maria Montessori education. Nancy is the founder of Maria Montessori Academy in Ogden, Utah. Since the beginning years of her career, Nancy has dedicated herself to education and specifically, learning the ins and outs of Maria Montessori education. She is a professor, grandmother, wife, and dear friend. Sit back and listen as we get to the core of education; relationships, relationships, relationships.

For this week's episode, Micah and Brian sit down with Dr. Sydnee Dickson, the State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Dickson's career began in a humble schoolhouse in rural Utah. Since she began in education, she has worked to provided students with resources for success. As a superintendent, Dr. Dickson has changed the way Utah pursues education. Under her direction, the state of Utah has become an educational powerhouse, changing the way we view graduates. Sit down with us as we learn from...