Episode 33 - Mike Lehman

West Aurora 129 Podcast

In this episode of the West Aurora 129 podcast, Dr. Jeff Craig interviews Mike Lehman, a veteran educator with over three decades of experience in the district. Lehman, who started as a student teacher in SD129 in 1990, has a remarkable journey from teaching fifth grade and kindergarten to becoming the President of the Aurora Education Association-West. He reflects on his early influences, the evolution of his teaching methods, and his tenure as a teacher's union president. Lehman also discusses the challenges and changes in education, emphasizing the importance of teacher-parent collaboration for student success.