Can you remember a teacher who changed the course of your life? Maybe it was someone who helped you find your voice? Or someone who challenged you to think differently?

This hour, we’re exploring the impact of great mentors – those who shape us both in and beyond the classroom.

Sarah Ruhl, author of the new book, “Lessons from My Teachers” shares personal stories and reflects on the lasting power of mentorship.

GUESTS:
Sarah Ruhl: Author of “Lessons from My Teachers.” Sarah is also a playwright, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Tony Award nominee, and the recipient of the MacArthur Genius Fellowship. 

 

This episode originally aired on June 2, 2025. 

Can you remember a teacher who changed the course of your life? Maybe it was someone who helped you find your voice? Or someone who challenged you to think differently?
This hour, we&rsquo;re exploring the impact of great mentors &ndash; those who shape us both in and beyond the classroom.
Sarah Ruhl, author of the new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/lessons-from-my-teachers-sarah-ruhl/21981833?ean=9781668034965&amp;next=t" data-cms-ai="0">Lessons from My Teachers</a>&rdquo; shares personal stories and reflects on the lasting power of mentorship.
GUESTS:
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<li><a href="https://www.sarahruhlplaywright.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Sarah Ruhl</a>: Author of &ldquo;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/lessons-from-my-teachers-sarah-ruhl/21981833?ean=9781668034965&amp;next=t" data-cms-ai="0">Lessons from My Teachers</a>.&rdquo; Sarah is also a playwright, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Tony Award nominee, and the recipient of the MacArthur Genius Fellowship.&nbsp;</li>
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This episode originally aired on June 2, 2025.&nbsp;

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.