Podcast Episode

Episode 2: Joe Bonfiglio

The Broken Copier··12 October 2026·1h 28m

About this episode

Jim interviews one of the people who first inspired him to become a teacher, and somebody who has always encouraged his journey in the classroom: Mr. Bonfiglio, his high school English teacher. Joe walks Jim through his own journey into the classroom, what it was like to be a teacher making less than $6,000 a year, what educational practices he thinks have staying power over the years, and why the classroom is such a sacred place.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebrokencopier.substack.com