Tenacious Teacher

Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential | Tenacious Teacher Podcast Ep. 3 AI influences everything, from how we create, work and learn. But how can we shape AI to work for teachers in classrooms where rigor, innovation and ethics hold equal importance? On Ep. 3, "Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential," we kick off a two-part conversation with David Williams, a STEM teacher, global educator and AI enthusiast at Friendship Tech Prep High in Washington, D.C. Hailing from Bristol, England, David shares compelling reasons why teachers should integrate AI into their​ teaching experiences, and leverage the technology to think bigger, work smarter and open the world to their students. Join us as we explore how AI can transform the future of education.

Do you believe in fairies? You will after watching Episode 2 of the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™! Join Atelierista Adia Harris as she guides us into the magical world of her early childhood art studio, located in the same school where one of former first lady Michelle Obama’s favorite artists, painter Alma Thomas, once explored her talents. Adia ignites a passion for learning by engaging young minds in process art, Black History, and yes, the wonderful world of fairies! Adia is a tenacious teacher at Friendship Armstrong Elementary and Middle School in D.C. Adia shares an enchanted moment: “There’s flora hanging, twinkle lights, and a note on wall… Dear children, I met Ms. Adia and I’m fairy. She told me you were looking for treasure…look for the things other people overlook.”

How does learning through play spark the imagination and unlock coveted academic skills like critical thinking and Socratic thought? Tenacious Teacher Podcast™ host Candice Tolliver Burns enters the world of early childhood Atelierista Adia Harris to find out.