Ep 158: National Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile — Autumn Rivera

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our first part (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i. This week, we are talking about Autumn Rivera, science teacher at Glenwood Springs Middle School in the Roaring Fork School District in Colorado. Ryan and Sarah talk about Ms. Rivera teaching her students to use science as a powerful tool for change, and empowering her students to make positive change in their community in the process. Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teacher of the Year Finalists!https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/1/19/22891715/autumn-rivera-teacher-of-the-year-national-finalistHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse