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
🎯 Takeaways
Yolanda 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📸 @iamcraigaaronsmartin
If this moved you — share it with a teacher who changed your life.
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