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Passion-Driven Teaching Posts

Bringing personal interests into the classroom can ignite creativity and make lessons more engaging for students. We share ideas for connecting hobbies to lessons, integrating real-world experiences, and inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning.
Jan. 15, 2026

64. Blending Teaching, Music, and Meaning with Jason Haraschuk

Teaching is a full-time job in itself, but many of us also carry passions, hobbies, and side roles that make us who we are. In this episode of EdYouWell, Jason Haraschuk shares his journey as a teacher who blends his love for music, podcasting, and …

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Dec. 4, 2025

61. Sensei Susan: Using Passion and Self-Regulation to Inspire Beyond Teaching

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Sensei Susan — a lifelong educator, martial artist, and author whose work has helped children and adults alike build confidence, focus, and self-regulation. If you’ve ever wondered how to br…

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March 27, 2025

43. Passion-Driven Teaching with Mike Tracz: How Personal Interests Inspire Learning

Today, we're joined by Mike Tracz, a seasoned educator with 23 years of experience inspiring young minds in the realm of science. Mike brings a unique blend of passion and fun to his teaching, creating engaging learning experiences that go beyond th…

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Feb. 27, 2025

41. Edutainment in Action with Jerry Kolber: Leveraging Podcasts in the Classroom

In this episode, we have a dynamic conversation with Jerry Kolber, CEO of Atomic Entertainment and co-creator of the highly popular Who Smarted? podcast and the live-action kids' science series Brainchild on Netflix.  ☑️ What to Expect: Explo…

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