Kathy Schmidt’s path to the classroom started in some unlikely places, from working in zoos and aquariums to traveling the world as a cruise ship staffer, to becoming a certified dive instructor. But through all the twists and turns, she’s stayed focused on one thing: engaging learners of all subjects with energy, empathy, and creativity.
Now a middle school teacher in Casablanca, Morocco, Kathy supports multilingual, multicultural students in a dynamic, global learning environment. In this episode, she shares how she builds inclusive classrooms, balances challenges with curiosity, and channels her environmental education background into project-based learning that sparks joy.
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