Connecting with Students Through Empathy with Kurt Bascom

Episode 84

In episode 84, I interview Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. During the episode, we discussed the importance empathy plays in connecting with students, student engagement through storytelling, using technology, and maintaining a growth mindset when teaching over time despite the challenges.

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