Teaching by example: How one teacher inspires beyond the classroom

Steve Hill isn’t just any teacher — with nearly three decades in education and 20 years as a Deputy Headteacher, he’s dedicated his life to inspiring students to dream big, work hard, and never give up. But Steve’s impact stretches far beyond the school walls. From climbing volcanoes in Guatemala to running marathons across the Sahara and trekking to the North Pole, he lives out the very lessons he teaches, proving that courage and resilience are more than just words on a classroom wall.

In this exclusive interview, Steve shares how his adventurous spirit transformed his approach to teaching, the challenges that tested his limits, and his mission to inspire others — one epic journey at a time.

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In this post, guest-writer Adrian Strooberg discusses the importance and immense, data-backed influence of taking steps to make learning fun and engaging.

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