Teachers on Fire

Tim Cavey is an elementary vice-principal in Vancouver, Canada, who launched Teachers on Fire in 2018 after completing a master's degree in educational leadership that reignited his own passion for the profession. The podcast's tagline -- warming your heart, sparking your thinking, and igniting your professional practice -- captures the show's spirit without overselling it. Each episode features a conversation with an educator who is doing meaningful work in their school or community, and Cavey draws out their highs, lows, goals, and the voices that have shaped their thinking. The format is genuinely conversational. Cavey asks about the books teachers are reading, the professional learning that has changed their practice, and the moments that reminded them why they got into education in the first place. Guests include classroom teachers, administrators, EdTech coaches, authors, and education researchers from across North America and beyond. The show also airs live on YouTube most Saturday mornings, which gives it a community feel that many podcasts lack. Episodes run about 30 to 50 minutes and new ones drop weekly. What makes Teachers on Fire stand out in a crowded education podcast space is its genuine optimism. Cavey is not naive about the challenges teachers face, but he consistently focuses on what is going well and who is doing it. The result is a show that leaves you feeling energized rather than drained, which is no small thing in a profession with rising burnout rates. For educators looking for inspiration grounded in real classroom practice, this is a reliable weekly listen.