The Teachers You Never Forget: Creative Teaching, Literacy & Being a “Beast” in the Classroom | Yolanda Hood

A student walks into class every day with no intention of engaging.Until one lesson changes everything.In this episode of Brave Voices in Education, Craig Aarons-Martin sits with Yolanda Hood, a veteran educator whose teaching transforms how students see themselves and their voice. This conversation explores:✨ creative expression as a teaching tool🔥 What it means to be a “beast of an educator.”🎬 using film (Misery) to teach imagery📚 helping students find their voice through writing💛 building relationships that change outcomes🎯 TakeawaysYolanda reminds us:Great teaching is not about delivering content.It is about reaching people.🔹 Creativity unlocks engagement🔹 Students remember how you made them feel🔹 Literacy is identity work🤝 Connect with Yolanda Hood💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-hood-ed-s-38b6a8ba/🎙️ Brave Voices in Education📸 @bravevoicespod🌐 ⁠https://bravevoicespod.com⁠📸 @iamcraigaaronsmartinIf this moved you — share it with a teacher who changed your life.