Teacher’s Day has been celebrated in Slovakia and Czechia on 28 March since 1955, marking the birth anniversary of John Amos Comenius. To mark the occasion, we speak with Alena Rapčan Štrompová — winner of the Teacher Personality of Slovakia 2024 award — about her unconventional path into teaching, the state of education, and the status of teachers in society. A Slovak language and media education teacher from Košice, she is recognised for promoting critical thinking, media literacy, and inclusive learning. In the interview, she also shares insights into her innovative teaching projects and her approach to helping students navigate today’s complex information landscape. For the 40th episode of Slovak Sound Check, Veronika is joined by Lubna and Sean to reflect on learning Slovak over the past season, sharing highlights and revisiting episodes 31 to 39 — from travel and sports to useful vocabulary, pronunciation, and conjugation tips.