The Path Forward Podcast with Ashley B. Cash

Keeping Passionate Teachers in the Classroom - A Conversation with Jackie Fagan Perry

Ashley Season 1 Episode 10

Jackie Fagan Perry joins The Path Forward to discuss the critical challenges facing Texas teachers and practical solutions to keep passionate educators in the classroom. From merit pay and the Teacher Incentive Allotment to early intervention strategies and coaching models, Jackie shares insights on how Texas can recruit, retain, and support the teachers our students desperately need. We explore teacher burnout, the importance of ongoing development over punitive measures, and why bringing retired educators back into schools could transform student outcomes.