🎙️E67 - EdTech perspectives from a National Teacher of the Year

This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher.

Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin interview Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy shares her journey from aspiring to be a teacher from a young age to becoming a specialist in teaching English as a second language in Rogersville, Tennessee.

Reflecting on her career, Missy discusses the importance of face-to-face teaching, the integration of technology in education, and the challenges and rewards of being an educator.

The conversation also explores the role of AI in classrooms, the importance of reducing non-instructional tasks for teachers, and the balance of motherhood and a teaching career. Missy emphasizes the value of interacting directly with students and shares her experiences with mentors, technology, and personal anecdotes about balancing work and family life.

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• 00:15 - Missy’s Early Inspiration

• Missy’s Teaching Journey

• Early Tech in Education

• First Year Teaching Challenges

• Tech Tools in Modern Teaching

• Digital Natives and Tech Integration

• AI in Education

• Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech

• The Role of Language in Child Development

• EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload

• AI’s Impact on Education

• Balancing Work and Motherhood

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