Episode 13: A Conversation with My Junior High Teacher with Ms. Riley
Overview
Susan Riley (or more commonly known as Ms. Riley) is a junior high teacher who taught me nearly a decade ago. It’s remarkable that we’ve stayed in touch, including grabbing lunch and dinner with groups of students that she’s taught over the years. We talk about her career as a teacher and the impact that she has made on the over 3000 students who passed through her classroom. Especially for former students, this is a really special episode that you don’t want to miss!
Highlights & Takeaways
How she went from working in theatre, to oil and gas, to going back to university to become a teacher
How she “bullied” (in other words, pushed students outside of their comfort zone) in order to help them develop not just academically, but also in their personal growth
How she represents a space and a time in the lives of students, and how it makes her happy to know that her students are there and doing well
How the pandemic and remote teaching affected her interactions with students
Finding something that you love to do and don’t be afraid to make changes if needed
Resources Mentioned
Contact Susan Riley: smriley.riley@gmail.com
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