Leroy Steigerwalt

The Chalkboard Chronicles

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

The Chalkboard Chronicles is a heartfelt podcast that dives into the personal journeys of educators—past and present. Each episode, host Leroy Steigerwalt sits down with teachers, principals, and education advocates to explore the stories, struggles, and sparks that shaped their path in education. From first-year jitters to legacy-making moments, this is where the real voices behind the classroom come to life.

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Leroy Steigerwalt

Episodes

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Ashley McDuffie - Ep 07 25.07.2025 43:10

Join us this week as we talk with Ashley McDuffie who serves as the lead systems tech, the Sumter High boys & girls Tennis coach, bus driver, and chain crew at local football games. Discover his path to education and how it shaped him into the person he is today. Stick around after the end of the show while we let Ashley live out his dream of being the rockstar he always wanted to be as we lis...

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Douglas Vega - Ep 06 03.07.2025 24:38

Join this week as we chat with Highlands International teacher Douglas Vega from El Salvador and his all girl team, Adriana Panameno, Daniela Panameno, Cristina Treminio, & Elisa Walker as they prepare to present their robotic arm designed to communicate using American Sign Language at ISTE25 held in San Antonio Texas. This project uses AI to enhance the programming needed to identify, underst...

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Brian Jackson - Ep 05 28.06.2025 42:33

Join us this week as we talk to Brian Jackson who currentlyteaches at Sumter High School and leads Gamecock Design, a student led multifaceted print shop that started with one small donation and has turned into a thriving business.

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Dr. Latasha Scott - Ep 04 20.06.2025 35:27

Join us this week as we talk with Assistant Principal, Dr. Latasha Scott who brings eighteen years of educational knowledge to our show discussing why she became an educator, her love for the students she serves, and her rollercoaster experiences as an educational leader.

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Krista Jennings - Episode 03 13.06.2025 38:08

Join us this week as we talk with Innovation Specialist and future Administrator Krista Jennings. With thirty four years in education, she has a unique view on the good and bad of technology changes throughout the years.

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Catherine Owens - Ep 02 06.06.2025 18:56

Join me this week as we talk with one of the Innovation Specialists from Sumter School District, Mrs. Catherine Owens and learn why she got involved in education, what keeps her engaged and allows her to stay at the forefront of technology.

The Chalkboard Chronicles - Episode 1 - Jasaad Ricks 30.05.2025 14:01

Join me on the first episode of The Chalkboard Chronicles with special guest and previous student, Jasaad Ricks, who currently serves as the JAG Specialist for Sumter School District. Learn about the reasons he chose to involve himself in the education field, why he does what he does, and how he wants his legacy remembered.