<p>Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from Mr. Eric Bowman, the 2020 Mid-Cumberland and Middle Tennessee Principal of the Year from Hendersonville, Tennessee. Eric has 16 years of experience as an educator including as a social studies teacher, district evaluator, assistant principal, and now is in his 4th year as a middle school principal. The middle school he leads has twice been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as a 'Reward School.'</p> <ul><li>"Let your light shine before others."</li> </ul><p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>A <a href="/files/podcast_files/mywhy_podcast_eric_bowman_plguide.pdf" target="_blank">professional learning guide</a> document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community.</p> <p> </p><p>CREDITS:</p> <ul><li>Producer &amp; Host - Rachael Milligan</li> <li>Director - Karen Marklein</li> <li>Engineer &amp; Editor - Forrest Doddington</li> </ul>