Bill Bissett was the president of the Kentucky Coal Association until recently becoming the president of the Huntington, WV Chamber of Commerce.

City council member and Teach For America Appalachia alum Luke Glaser says that teaching can be that monumental first step to making a local community impact.

Halie Putorek swore she would never be a teacher, but now she can’t imagine a life that doesn’t include working in education.

Nicholas shares how his students inspired him to join the National Guard and why teaching prepared him for a career in military service.