Fictional teachers we wish we had
Summary
On this episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Glenn Weldon, and guest B.A. Parker discuss their favorite fictional teachers from film and television. Aisha chooses Sister Mary Clarence from *Sister Act 2*, while Linda picks Mr. Katimsky from *My So-Called Life*. Parker selects Mr. Bixler from *My Girl*, and Glenn opts for Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam from *Dune*. The group explores how these characters offer compassion, wisdom, or rigorous training, contrasting them against idealized or problematic educational tropes.
Topics discussed
Intro and topic: favorite fictional teachers
Aisha: Sister Mary Clarence from Sister Act 2
Linda: Mr. Katimsky from My So-Called Life
Commercial break
Parker: Mr. Bixler from My Girl
Glenn: Reverend Mother Mohiam from Dune
Outro and credits
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