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.

🎙️ In this episode, I talk about making an impact in our world through space flight simulators — a conversation that brings STEM, leadership, and purpose into orbit

👩🏽‍🚀 Here Are Some Of The Questions I Ask Janet Krebs:

• How did your journey as a space flight simulator commander shape the work you do today?
• What’s one unforgettable story from your time in the simulator that showed the real-world impact of STEM?
• How can we blur the lines between everyday life and STEM learning?
• What top leadership lessons can parents and professionals take from space simulation training?
  
  

🚀 Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Making An Impact In Our World Through Space Flight Simulators:

• How students unknowingly engage in deep STEM learning through hands-on simulation.
• Why leadership is more about posture than position — and how to show up in every moment.
• The role of confidence and communication in developing young leaders.
• How space simulation education connects to real-life parenting, decision-making, and personal growth.

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.

In this episode, I talk about STEM Without Limits — how representation, resilience, and exposure can break barriers and build bridges for the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and math.

🌟 Here Are Some of the Questions I Answer in This Episode:

• What advice do you have for students who feel like they don’t fit into STEM?
• How can parents encourage their kids to pursue STEM?
• What role does representation play in motivating students in STEM?
• What resources can help make STEM fun and accessible?

💡 Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About STEM Without Limits:

• The power of early exposure to math and science through personal stories from my childhood in Winston-Salem, NC.
• How resilience, family support, and seeing role models helped me overcome challenges as a woman of color in engineering.
• The importance of representation in STEM and how it fuels inspiration and opportunity.
• Tips and tools for parents, educators, and students—including books like What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z, The STEM Crew Kids Adventure Series, and 10-Minute Science Experiments for Kids.
• Highlights from listeners on social media using #ReadItWriteRadio and how they’re applying the show’s advice in classrooms and homes.
• A personal story about overcoming failure in college and how it fueled my career journey.

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.