Teacher recognition is a powerful way to keep exceptional educators engaged and fulfilled and prevent attrition—yet too often, their incredible contributions go unacknowledged. Inspiring Teachers: The Honored Podcast shines a spotlight on the extraordinary impact teachers make across the country.
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Featured Episodes
January Honoree:
Julian Coleman
Global Leadership Academy West
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December Honoree:
Devon Houghton
Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School
Plainville, Massachusetts
November Honoree:
The Teacher's Lounge's Commitment to Creating Community Among Students and Teachers
Teacher's Lounge
Washington, D.C.
Episodes
Keep up with the latest stories from Honorees and educational organizations!
February 2026 | 30 Min
Nominated by Summer House Institute, Julian Coleman, a K-8 music teacher at Global Leadership Academy West in Philadelphia, PA, is the recipient of our February 2026 Honored National Teaching Award. Joining Mr. Coleman in this episode are eight of his scholars from 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 8th grade.
January 2026 | 31 Min
Devon Houghton, a 4th-grade teacher at Beatrice H Wood Elementary School in Plainville, MA is the recipient of our January 2026 Honored National Teaching Award. She was nominated for this award by the parents of her student, Sammy. Joining Mrs. Houghton in this episode are Sammy and Sammy's mom, Erin.
December 2025 | 27 Min
Lynn Darby, high school History teacher and Founder of the Teacher's Lounge, joins us for a spotlight podcast episode.
December 2025 | 24 Min
Luis Durán, a 6th-8th-grade Special Education cluster class teacher at Talcott Fine Arts & Museum Academy in Chicago, Illinois is the recipient of our December 2025 Honored National Teaching Award. He was nominated for this award by his student, Kenny, and Kenny’s mother, Kimberlee. Joining Luis in this episode are Kenny and Kimbelee.
