At just 22 years old, Raya Gilman already knows exactly why she was born to teach. In this post, Coach G shares the highlights from Episode 1 of the Stay Teacher Podcast — Raya's powerful story of family legacy, a life-changing moment in a special education classroom, and the deep roots that will carry her through every storm of the teaching profession. Whether you are just starting out or twenty years in, Raya's story will remind you why you chose this path — and why it is worth staying.