EPISODE 16 – It’s one of the most important and sadly, under-appreciated jobs in the world: teaching.

In New Mexico, the average salary for a non-collegiate educator is around $36,000. However, thousands hit the classrooms every day working to provide a positive role model, creative and effective lesson plans and a hopeful future for the next generation. On this episode of Legendary New Mexico, we celebrate the initiatives, the enterprise and the sacrifice made by our legendary educators.

Find out what APS’ master academic plan sees as its ultimate goal for students. Meet the family of Academy Award-nominated playwright and screenwriter Mark Medoff. Dispel the most popular myths of homeschooling and find out what the future of education may look like with the metro’s most progressive schools.