“Choose to Include Every Student” with 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year Tiffani Jaseph

Send us Fan MailTiffani Jaseph is a veteran educator with 16 years of experience and a clear purpose: meeting each student’s individual needs. A former general education teacher who transitioned into special education, she now teaches in an extended resource program, helping students with the highest support needs from kindergarten through fifth grade. In this episode, Jaseph — the 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year — discusses how she builds trust with families, and what it means to turn the smallest of progress into the biggest of victories while opening up about the emotional realities of the work, the importance of paraprofessionals and aides, and the power of creating an inclusive culture. Get your FREE Workbook ➡️ The K-12 Teacher's Workbook for a Mid-Year ResetThis free resource for teachers is a practical way to set (and achieve) your professional goals this year. 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.