From Stammer To School Teacher

Ian Wright's Everyday People

Sony Music

Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Mental Health, Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2021

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

How did a socially anxious young man go from a bag of nerves in the classroom to one of Britain’s best new teachers? Today Ian is in conversation with Abed Ahmed, an inspirational teacher from Birmingham who defied the odds to make it in his dream career. To keep up with Abed’s journey in teaching, follow him at, @stammer_teacher on Twitter. To learn more about stammering and to access help and support head here or here. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Something else.
0:07.0	50 years ago, a teacher changed my life.
0:10.0	His name was Mr. Sidney Pigden.
0:13.0	Hello, are you? Long time no see.
0:17.0	He was the first real positive male figure I'd ever had in my life. You're alive?
0:22.6	I was struggling and Mr. Pigden took me under his wing.
0:24.6	I don't know what to say.
0:26.6	He taught me how to read and write and encourage me to take up football.
0:29.6	I can't believe it. I can't believe it.
0:32.6	He helped me to believe in myself and nobody else did.
0:36.6	I know I wouldn't be where I am today without his support.
0:41.3	Everyday teachers are transforming lives.
0:43.3	My guest this week is Abed Ahmed, an inspirational teacher from Birmingham with an unusual journey into teaching.
0:50.3	So how did a socially anxious child with a stammer go from a nervous wreck in the classroom
0:55.0	to one of Britain's best new teachers?
0:57.0	I'm Ian Wright, and from something else, this is everyday people.
1:03.0	Your country's in big trouble.
1:12.8	The world is a pretty confusing place right now.
1:15.6	How long have you known about Andrew and X?
1:18.8	I'm Neil Patterson, and after 20 years reporting and presenting for Sky News, one thing's become clear.
1:24.4	People don't just want to know what's happened.
1:26.9	They want to know why.
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