Ep. 3: Azya Maxton

Halfway through taping this episode with teacher and writer Azya Maxton, Gayle decided she wanted a WWAD wristband: What Would Azya Do. That’s because regardless of where she is or who she’s teaching, Azya leads with heart. Her superpowers are compassionate listening and offering a hug to any kid who feels alone. In this episode, Azya shares stories from her latest book: Before I Burn Out: Tales, Trials and Triumphs of a City School Teacher. She speaks honestly about the lows that made her examine what’s beneath a child “acting out,” her frustrations working within the Baltimore Public School system, and the highs that kept her there for so long. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classypodcast/support

Om Podcasten

Classy is a podcast for teachers and other lunatics who work with children. International Slam Poetry Champion and Teaching Artist Gayle Danley invites fellow teachers to get real about the job, why they do it, and how they feel about ALL of it. Welcome home teachers. This is Classy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classypodcast/support