Tom Steenson on the Teacher's Voice

HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive · Mar 5, 2026 · 36m

Volume, pitch, pace, tone, inflection: the human voice is our primary teaching instrument. The spoken word has not just a logos and an ethos but an embodied and personal quality—which comes with enormous advantages.

This week, twenty-five-year Heights veteran Tom Steenson shares a valuable reflection on the human voice and how we use it in the classroom. He includes many practical examples of how to engage students, express expectations, correct without disruption, and love your students by using your voice with intention.

Chapters:

3:11 The humanity of voice

5:14 The science of volume and…