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Why I Teach
Hosted by Long Island University · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Join Cindy Schwartz as she talks with new, working, and retired teachers about their rewarding moments in teaching. Highlighting the best of teaching 'Why I Teach' explores the moments that make teaching special.
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What is Why I Teach about?
Join Cindy Schwartz as she talks with new, working, and retired teachers about their rewarding moments in teaching. Highlighting the best of teaching 'Why I Teach' explores the moments that make teaching special.
Who hosts Why I Teach?
Why I Teach is hosted by Long Island University. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
What has Why I Teach covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2E1 - Back to School 2026 - Natasha Nurse" (4 September 2026, 44 minutes), "Sarah Cordova" (14 May 2026, 38 minutes), and "Ashlie Crosson" (1 May 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Why I Teach publish?
Why I Teach publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 34 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Why I Teach?
Booking probability for Why I Teach is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why I Teach requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why I Teach's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Why I Teach?
The strongest fits for Why I Teach are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Why I Teach has an education audience.
About the host
Long Island University hosts Why I Teach, an education podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #9
Sarah Cordova
May 14, 202638 minS2<p>Sarah Cordova is a National Literacy Consultant, Director of Literacy Matters and published author.</p> <p>www.literacy-matters.net</p>
Episode #7
Malcolm Reed
Apr 24, 202643 minS2<p>Malcolm Reed, High School Social Studies Teacher & Football Coach at St. Amant High School in St. Amant, Louisiana.</p>
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Episode #5
Adam Bowman
Mar 6, 202646 minS2Adam Bowman, High School English/Public Speaking Teacher, Uniondale Public Schools, New York.
Episode #3
Kevin Hudson
Feb 16, 202639 minS2Kevin Hudson High School History and Psychology Teacher at Milford High School in Connecticut.
Episode #2
Natasha Nurse
Jan 23, 202644 minS2Natasha Nurse - Middle School Science Teacher/STEM - Long Beach, NY Schools
Episode #1
Isabel Simoes
Jan 16, 202647 minS2Isobel Simoes - World Language Teacher in Syosset, New York School District.
Episode #24
Stefanie Lachenauer
Nov 28, 202539 minS1Stefanie Lachenauer, New Jersey Teacher of the Year - 2024-25.
Episode #23
Mike Zagari
Nov 21, 202550 minS1Mike Zagari, Garden City high School Social Studies teacher.
Episode #22
Sharon Lasher
Nov 16, 202544 minS1Sharon Lasher, former Principal of Oyster Bay High School, Education Market Specialist.
Episode #20
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver
Oct 27, 202545 minS1Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver, 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year.
Episode #18
Danee' Pinckney
Sep 26, 202551 minS1<p>Danee' Pinckney , 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year.</p>
Episode #17
Professor Deborah Becker
Sep 24, 202547 minS1<p>Professor Deborah Becker, Director of the Learning Resource & Writing Center Touro University, Instructor in the Languages & Literature Dept. and The Communication & Speech Dept. Touro University.</p>
Episode #16
Nicole Hein-O'Connor
Sep 20, 202547 minS1<p>Nicole Hein-O'Connor High School Teacher - Syosset School District, New York.</p>
Episode #15
John Melandro
Aug 18, 202546 minS1John Melandro - Elementary School Teacher - Tangier Smith Elementary School, William Floyd School District, Long Island, NY
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