StoryCorps National Teachers Initiative Visits Hampton Roads Podcast
1) Kate Musick and Harley Patrick
Kate Musick, a language arts teacher at T.C. Walker Elementary School, talks with former student, Harley Patrick, about Harley’s background and education. Though she once struggled in school, with Mus...Show More
2) Karol Buckhalter and Kenya Smith
Karol Buckhalter, an English teacher at Renaissance Academy, talks with her co-worker, Kenya Smith, about their experiences as teachers in alternative education. Both women discuss the importance of c...Show More
3) Jeanette Potter and Karen Vaughan
Jeanette Potter, a math and science teacher at Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center, talks with her co-worker, Karen Vaughan, about what it’s like to teach at the Center. Potter explains the importance ...Show More
4) Dana Patterson, Myer Chambers and Sunday Osbourne
Dana Patterson, a graduation specialist at Hampton and Bethel High School, talks with Principal Myer Chambers and former student, Sunday Osbourne, about Sunday’s untraditional road to graduation. Now ...Show More
5) Joyce McDowell and Michael Napper
Joyce McDowell, a K-12 SPED Inclusion teacher, talks with her son, Michael Napper about what they learned in their years traveling as a military family. Napper says that his exposure to diverse cultur...Show More
6) Donald Hurwitz and Joshua Cohen
Donald Hurwitz, a Marketing and Education for Employment teacher at Deep Creek High School, talks with his stepson, Joshua Cohen, about his first day of teaching. In classroom of students in danger of...Show More
7) Patrick Geromin and Courtney Rhodes
Patrick Geromin, a History teacher at Smithfield High School, talks with his spouse, Courtney Rhodes, about his decision to become a teacher. Though he never wanted to pursue this career, an Alternati...Show More