Podcast summary:

Summary: In this podcast, Stephen Kamugasa interviews Mr. Robert Pacilio, a retired school teacher and writer. Robert, who grew up in a tough part of Brooklyn, shares his experiences of being the only child in an Italian-American family. He also discusses his journey as a teacher and his latest memoir, "It Was Never About the Books," which explores the influence of teachers on their students. Finally, the podcast explores the butterfly effect of great teachers and the impact they can have on students' lives.

Show notes/Time stamp:

00:04:48 The power of resilience and determination.

00:10:32 Teaching is about empowering students.

The timestamp in the podcast where it starts to discuss the challenges of the teaching profession in a highly polarised political climate is 00:21:00. Teaching in a polarised climate

00:27:10 Words and ideas can change.

00:29:38 Treat people with dignity always.

00:37:01 Respect and care for others.

00:45:16 Artificial intelligence cannot replace human teachers.

00:49:59 Importance of personalized education.