Show Notes:

In episode 84, I interview Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. During the episode, we discussed the importance empathy plays in connecting with students, student engagement through storytelling, using technology, and maintaining a growth mindset when teaching over time despite the challenges.

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About Kurt Bascom

Kurt has been teaching in the Bronx, New York for over 26 years. He began as a 3rd & 5th grade teacher in his early career and has now been teaching 7th & 8th grade Social Studies for the last 20 years. Kurt is also a high school football coach (varsity defensive coordinator) at Columbus HS. He lives with his wife Jen, son Dallas, and daughter Kylie in Dutchess County, NY. Kurt is an avid sports fan and die-hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys (see son’s name).