In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, PhD candidate and former science educator Patrick Wells shares his experiences as a high school science teacher to exemplify effective methods of teaching. He shares his thoughts about what organizations can do to better support their educators (02:22). He explains the work behind a successful ocean research project that involved his students before describing the qualities that make a good leader (10:45).  Finally, Patrick gives a final piece of advice for future and current educators (12:48).