Dr. Janet Pilcher celebrates her new book, The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers, by sharing powerful stories from two Studer Education team members. Listen as Tiffany Latshaw shares how a fourth-grade teacher’s belief transformed her life, and hear from Dr. Casey Blochowiak about the school community that became a safe haven during a difficult time. Their experiences reveal how a teacher’s simple act of kindness can change a child’s life and how a school can become a vital source of security and hope.
Episode 402
The Lasting Impact of a Caring Educator
Dr. Janet Pilcher celebrates her new book, The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers, by sharing powerful stories from two Studer Education team members.
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Hosts
Janet Pilcher
President
Studer Education
Casey Blochowiak
Vice President of Coaching
Studer Education
About the Episode

- How does the simple act of a teacher “seeing” a student create a lasting sense of security and belonging?
- Why is a school so much more than a place for academics?
- What is the incredible power of one educator to change the trajectory of a child’s life?
Pillar 1: Aim High to Achieve Excellence
Pillar 2: Measure What's Important
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