Now Scheduling Summer 2026

Thank a Teacher

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the educators who changed your life.

Acts of courage and kindness happen in schools every single day. They deserve to be recognized.

Wendy Zell, Host of Thank a Teacher Podcast
UF Graduate 32-yr Educator Memoir Author

Meet Wendy

Wendy Zell is a University of Florida graduate, Kโ€“12 Special Education Teacher of 32 years, Memoir Author, Mother, and Friend โ€” rooted in Michigan and Florida. She believes it's time to start celebrating the educators who change lives every day.

"I have witnessed teachers make a big difference in the lives of our youth โ€” but these acts go unnoticed every day. We are changing that."
Tania Hill, Co-Host of Thank a Teacher Podcast
Detroit, MI Digital Cinematography Epilepsy Advocate

Meet Tania

Tania Hill was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and is a proud Churchill High School alum โ€” where she was a student of Wendy Zell. She's a dedicated mom to her baby boy Mazieon, pursuing her BA in Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University, and a passionate advocate for epilepsy awareness.

"Stories about teachers who change lives deserve to be told โ€” and I'm here to help tell them."

Be a Guest

We'd love to hear your story about a teacher who changed your life. Share our podcast with your community and we'll promote your book, business, or socials in return. Together we can change the narrative.

Schedule Your Interview

Ready to share your story? Pick a date and time that works best for you, and we'll take it from there.

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Tell Us About Yourself

Please respond with a little background on who you are and why you'd like to join the show. We'd love to know the teacher who changed your life and the story behind it.

Send a Note โ†’

Season One dropping Summer 2026 โ€” spots are filling up. Don't miss your chance to be part of it.

Book Your Spot

Give a Shout Out to Your
Favorite Educator

Whether it was a Teacher, Paraprofessional, Counselor, or Administrator โ€” if they changed your life, we want to hear about it. Join us this Summer 2026.

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