In this episode, I talk about what happens when passion meets purpose — especially in the classroom.

I’m joined by Matt Green, aka The Rapping Science Teacher and owner of JGM Science Tutors. From dropping bars to breaking down biology, Matt is changing the way students connect with science — one rhyme at a time.

Here are some of the questions I ask Matt:

• How did you come up with the idea to teach through rap?
• What’s been the biggest challenge in making science “cool” for kids?
• How do you balance education, entertainment, and entrepreneurship?

Here are some key points we discuss in this episode about making learning engaging:

• The power of creativity in education
• How Matt uses music to make science stick
• Why culturally relevant teaching can close gaps in learning
• The transition from classroom teacher to business owner

About the Host: Tiffani Teachey
Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.