American Council of the Blind Podcast
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 388- Kathy Nimmer
We’re talking with one outstanding blind woman. She’s worn multiple hats and achieved a lot. She is a teacher, writer, athlete, motivational speaker, and recipient of the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award. And Kathy is here to talk about her great life.
LINK: https://acbmedia.org/2026/06/17/speaking-out-for-the-blind-episode-388-kathy-nimmer/
Podcast: A Teacher-Mentor's Perspective on Staff Well-Being
Working Well Features Kathy Nimmer:
In this conversation, NCSSLE Training Specialist Melanie Goodman speaks with Kathy Nimmer, who was a high school English teacher for 29 years at William Henry Harrison High School in Indiana, a public school of approximately 2,200 students. Kathy was Indiana’s Teacher of the Year in 2015 and is now mentoring new teachers full-time, including an emphasis on supportive staff well-being. Kathy is also blind. She discusses the ups and downs of her own classroom experience, how she characterizes her disability, how a windy day led to her first guide dog, her reverence for teachers, and her unique approach to mentoring.
Listen: https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/podcasts/working-well/resources/teacher-kathy-nimmer
