2. Origin Stories

In the second episode of Coffee Break Classroom, hosts Ben & Amanda pull back the curtain and share the personal journeys that brought them into the world of community college teaching. From winding career paths to those “whaaaattt?!” moments in the classroom, they reflect on what drew them to higher education—and what keeps them coming back.They also spill the beans on why they launched the podcast, what listeners can expect in future episodes, and how they hope to create a space that’s equal parts insightful and playful.And it wouldn't be Ben & Amanda if there wasn't some chaos. Listen as Ben forgets the name of the pod and Amanda tops things off with yet another story involving mild maiming (yes, really).Grab your mug—this one’s warm, real, and a little bit wild.For more information, find us at https://coffeebreakclassroom.carrd.co/