<p>This is a must-listen for those who want to get into the mind of a teacher. </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia2joy/"><u>Alicia Quan</u></a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmondestin/"><u>Sarah Mondestin</u></a> interview <a href="https://missytesterman.com/"><u>Missy Testerman</u></a>, 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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Follow Missy on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/missy-testerman-b7343388/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/missytesterman2024ntoy/?hl=en"><u>Instagram</u></a>, and her <a href="https://missytesterman.com/"><u>website</u></a>. </p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:15 - Missy&#39;s Early Inspiration</p><p>01:22 - Missy&#39;s Teaching Journey</p><p>06:49 - Early Tech in Education</p><p>12:32 - First Year Teaching Challenges</p><p>15:19 - Tech Tools in Modern Teaching</p><p>24:49 - Digital Natives and Tech Integration</p><p>25:42 - AI in Education</p><p>27:09 - Face-to-Face Teaching vs. Tech</p><p>30:15 - The Role of Language in Child Development</p><p>31:47 - EdTech Trends and Teacher Workload</p><p>35:44 - AI&#39;s Impact on Education</p><p>43:33 - Balancing Work and Motherhood</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.uxedtech.com/"><u>UX of EdTech</u></a> is a design studio that cultivates learning, creativity, and play.<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-of-edtech"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> ↗︎ <a href="https://uxedtech.substack.com/"><u>Substack Newsletter</u></a> ↗︎</p>