Cape Coral High School Pre-IB English teacher and published author Jamie Ayres joins us to discuss how she's helped reinvigorate a love of reading in students campus-wide, what inspired her to write a trilogy of young adult novels, and why she thinks the musical "Hamilton" is a watershed moment in pop culture.

Dunbar High School Reading Coach Patty Loverock joins us to discuss her experience as a member of the 1976 Canadian Women's Olympic Track & Field team, why she left a career as a Los Angeles health & fitness journalist to come to Lee County, and how she helps students from other countries make gains to meet graduation requirements.

Edison Park Creative & Expressive Arts first grade teacher Maria Rose joins us to talk about being at one school for 25 years, why reading is her favorite subject to teach, and her favorite Halloween candy.