Celebrating the Educational Heroes of Southeast Louisiana

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Today we’re joined by Katherine Israel, an educator with over two decades of service and the 2023 winner of our High Seas and ABCs teacher cruise giveaway. We’re ​so ​excited ​to ​have ​Ms. ​Israel ​in ​the ​podcast ​studio ​to ​be ​able ​to ​talk ​to ​her ​about ​her ​educational ​career, her background, and the rewarding moments that she cherishes.  

​Ms. Israel's journey into education is both inspiring and relatable. Initially pursuing a career in nursing and social work, she found her true calling in teaching, a decision she has enjoyed ever since. She also offers practical wisdom for parents, talks about the power of humor in tough moments, and explains why de-escalation might just be her greatest superpower.

We hope you enjoy this heartfelt tribute to educators everywhere, reminding us of the vital role they play in shaping the future.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🏫 How Katherine pivoted from nursing to a 22-year teaching career

💡 Why “aha moments” keep her going—and why the hardest kids often win her heart

😌 Her approach to de-escalation with students and parents

🚢 Winning a well-deserved cruise—and what it meant to her

Nominate a teach for the 2025 award here: https://www.scottvicknair.com/philanthropy/high-seas-and-abcs/ 

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