Talking Back to the Teacher

Dwayne Ham

This podcast consists of multiple interviews with amazing adults. The one thing they have in common? They are all my former students, co-laborers in the education field, or individuals who value educators. The bond between teacher and student is one of my favorites. I am excited to invite dozens of former students along on this journey as we reconnect and hear some of their best memories! The memories, stories, and laugh will be plenty! I cannot wait to share these interviews! #Education #Educators #Teachers #Teacher #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #HamRadio #talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast #podcast

  1. Episode 72: Hawaii, Jumbotrons, & Social Work w/ Ally Nyp

    APR 13

    Episode 72: Hawaii, Jumbotrons, & Social Work w/ Ally Nyp

    Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 4 Episode 72 Hawaii, Jumbotrons, & Social Work w/ Ally Nyp   Being an educator has afforded me some of the most amazingfriendships. I've always felt blessed to meet amazing individuals who work in an educational space. My guest today is one of them. She has raced in front of a crowdof 30k + fans in the heat of a North Texas summer. She was a JUMBOTRON girl, worked in promotions, lived in Hawaii, and actually LEFT the island to return to setup shop in Texas. She is a the daughter of a known Texas sports figure, but I like her family story best! My guest is Ally Nyp, and she is an incredibly skilled and passionate social worker. In this episode we discuss the career field and the unique journey Ally took to arrive at her micropractice! Yes, we just made up that word! privilege athletes have inhigh school, what happens when you get caight in a big fat lie in my class,choosing adoption as a wonderful option for her daughter, life, marriage, faithand more.   Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher   Big Boy Full Time vs Full Time Teenagers and Toddlers My Mini Micropractice Licensed Honolulu The Practice That was God Social Work Staying Home JumboTron Girl   DOT race 50k People Cheering for you Hot Jobs Returning to PSHS The Inspiration (Demattos) #HotChocolate Sell Me on Social Work Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music   https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:   One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast! A positive review would be great as well.   If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   https://manoa.hawaii.edu/thompson/dsw/ts-faculty/faculty/michael-demattos/demattos-michael.php   SPONSORS The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beansfrom around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out! https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Education veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him. HASHTAGS #talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast #talkingbacktotheteacher #tbttt #podcast #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify #hotchocolate#micropractice #hawaii #socialwork #texas #pshs #thatwasgod #education #highschool

    37 min

  2. FEB 5

    Episode 71: When Am I Ever Gonna Use This?

    This question has been asked for decades and generations. Finally, an answer! Actually, several answers.

    10 min
  3. Camille Davis: The Traveler with Healing Expertise

    JAN 26

    Camille Davis: The Traveler with Healing Expertise

    Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 4 Episode 70 featuring Ms. Camille Davis "Camille Davis: The Traveler with Healing Expertise" About 10 years ago, my cousin came to visit the DFW and invited me to brunch with some friends he was traveling with. I met a crew of people and I only remember a couple of their names. One of them, who my cousin and I also shared another meal with later that weekend (at Pecan Lodge) was named Camille. Camille is an expert. In what? Listen and find out! Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher:  Money Talk Sonography Opened Doors Travel Work Helping Treat Black Women  The Big Change The Professional Convo Dallas Weekend & Pecan Lodge Traveling to Japan Pack! Karaoke Other than Japan… Greece [Being ] Late RDMS, RVT, Program Launch Specialist, Manager of the NE More Japan Solo Travel Prepare for the Future Parting Words   Links for this episode  Mark Hughes Observer Link from the weekend we met: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mark-hughes-mistakenly-called-a-suspect-in-dallas-police-massacre-remembers-the-night-11694511/   She is all about getting the Bag AND Helping to Heal Her Community Niche Work and Niche Travel   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music   https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:  One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 star rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!  Even better? Share episodes with your community! If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   SPONSORS Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee ofthe highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out! https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/    ABOUT THE HOST Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.   #japan #travel #greece #sonographer #kyushu  #TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast#TalkingBackToTheTeacher #tbttt #podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #ohio #warrenohio #education

    50 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    Welcome Home, Sista! (Part 2 w/ Alana) EPISODE 69

    Welcome to Part 2 of 2. The episode title comes from an international travel experience. You should definitely try some new countries to visit! Topics: PawPaw’s Advice Long Term Care Waste Management Scares Food Poisoning Consult a Professional Ella’s Mom What’s Next? Lifelong Learner Generation Difference The Mall Sunday Church Night and Day

    34 min
  5. Alana Answers All (Part 1)

    11/05/2025

    Alana Answers All (Part 1)

    Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 3 Episode 68 Guest: ALANA ROBINSON!   My guest today is Alana Robinson. Born and raised in the E.E.C. graduate. She is a dancer, and singer, and food scientist and nutritionist.  She will 100% set you straight. Ya’ll we have a lifetime of memories and stories, so thanks for tuning in. Alana now is your time to talk back to the teacher! Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher:   40+ Years North Side of Elyria The Robinson NAME in Elyria Loneliest Generation Private 427 16th Street (Chapman Lane) Role Models Dr. J. Terry Robinson Miami Trip to Ohio Cooking w/ Grandmas The Big Change

    36 min
  6. The Personification of Perseverance: Lesleigh K

    10/15/2025

    The Personification of Perseverance: Lesleigh K

    Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 3 Episode 67: The Personification of Perseverance w/ Lesleigh K   Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking Backto the Teacher Podcast. My guest today pulled up and met me at Senor Locos in Plano, Texas. She is a recent high school graduate. She completed 2 years of our clinicals programs. She frequented hospitals , vet clinics, medical centers andmore. She honed her IV skills at the fire station and with first responders. She earned her PCT certificate through the clinical program as well.  She is a dual credit student who earned ample college credits for little to no charge while still enrolled in college. She is just getting started. She is a big sister, with thinking and processing beyond her years. She works 2 jobs, plays 3rd parent at times and has more recently relocated across the country to North Carolina. Tell Petey Pablo I said what's up! Listeners, please let me introduce you to Lesleigh Karlin. Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher   Summer & Summer Work Balancing Senior Year Clinicals Ride Outs Graduation Little Brother Military Jordan Blessings from God Hot Chocolate (Rapid Fire) Kylie  Alani   Links for this episode    Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music   https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:   One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!   If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   SPONSORS Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee ofthe highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out! https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/     ABOUT THE HOST Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.HASHTAGS   #alani #TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast#TalkingBackToTheTeacher #tbttt #podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify #hotchocolate #texas #northcarolina #katytrail #HTeaO #education #Educator #teacher

    39 min
  7. The Drummer's Beat w/ Braden (Ep. 66)

    08/29/2025

    The Drummer's Beat w/ Braden (Ep. 66)

    Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 3 Episode 66 The Drummer's Beat w/ Braden My guest this episode is a recent 2025 high school graduate named Braden Keith! Folks… when we talk about passion, he exudes it. And his talent and knowledge are beyond the measurables that I originally thought. He is a creative. He is disciplined. And he never shies away from practice, even if hekeeps the rest of the family awake at night. Ep. 66 shall be a classic and will be an inspiration for all who love music. He rocked some trivia questions and had me google searching and downloading songs of some of the most talented percussionists in the world!   Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher Cowboys! Happy Plano G.O.A.T. School w/ Mom Middle Child Percussion Choosing Oklahoma State University Picking Percussion Chasing Dreams EndGame Dream Career Favs Hot Chocolate: Band Trivia Edition The Hypotheticals   Links for this episode Plano HighSchool Band PlanoPercussion    Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music  https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:   One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platformyou listen to this podcast!   If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   SPONSORS Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee ofthe highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out! https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/   ABOUT THE HOST Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as an educator for more than two decades and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.HASHTAGS   #TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #tbttt#podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify #podbean #hotchocolate #PSHS #OklahomaStateUniversity #OSU #planotexas #plano #marchingband #planohighband #oklahomastatecowboys

    28 min
  8. Granting Gabby Access to your Brain (Ep. 65)

    08/22/2025

    Granting Gabby Access to your Brain (Ep. 65)

    Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 3 Episode 65 "Granting Gabby Access to Your Brain"   My guest this episode is Gabby Jones! 2025 grad who is already a sophomore academically in college, and that's after graduating from high school less than 3 months ago. She is a smart one and she will tell you all about what she has learned when it pertains to learning and learning styles. Also, if you grant her access to your brain and thoughts, one day she'll be able to help you overcome some of those things you don't wish to talk about, but need to heal from. Listen to her journey and see where she is headed next! Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher   Graduation Day School Involvement Junior Year and AMSTUD No Drops, No Changes The Best Refusing to Learn No Phone Zone Diverse Learning From Around the Way Experiences One Event In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Paging Dr. Gabby Advice    Links for this episode: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Mark+Batterson+book+In+a+pit&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313   Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/  Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music  https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb Supporting this Podcast:   One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 star rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!   If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support   SPONSORS Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batchartisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughoutthe day. Veteran owned! Check them out! https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/     ABOUT THE HOST Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him. #TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #tbttt#podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify #podbean #hotchocolate #psychology #thebrain #dualcredit #collincountycommunitycollege #highschool #Texas

    36 min
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This podcast consists of multiple interviews with amazing adults. The one thing they have in common? They are all my former students, co-laborers in the education field, or individuals who value educators. The bond between teacher and student is one of my favorites. I am excited to invite dozens of former students along on this journey as we reconnect and hear some of their best memories! The memories, stories, and laugh will be plenty! I cannot wait to share these interviews! #Education #Educators #Teachers #Teacher #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #HamRadio #talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast #podcast

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