Championing Curiosity with 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jennifer Montgomery

Send us Fan MailJennifer Montgomery has spent more than two decades helping students build confidence, think critically, and connect classroom learning to the world around them. Throughout that time, the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year career has prioritized curiosity, creativity, and meaningful relationships in her classrooms. In this episode, Montgomery shares how project-based instruction and building strong connections with students can be inspirational starting points for the rest of their lives. With practical ideas for creating engaging lessons and helping students develop real-world skills, this episode has something for new and experienced teachers alike. Get your free copy of The K-12 Teacher's Guide to Saving Time While Lesson Planning! Download for free here ➡️ https://teach.moreland.edu/save-time-lesson-planning-guide Moreland University can help you create the teaching career of your dreams. Get your U.S. teaching license in as little as 9 months Earn a master's degree in 12 months Keep growing with professional developmentLearn more at moreland.eduThanks for listening to Front of the Class: Real Stories From Real Educators. Keep the conversation going with us on social: Instagram: @frontoftheclass.podcastTikTok: @frontoftheclass.podcastWant to jumpstart or grow your teaching career? Moreland University's 100% online TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate Program can help you get certified in as little as 9 months. Moreland also offers master's degrees in high-demand areas that can be completed 12 months.