MongoDB's Teach & Learn blog series features interviews with educators and students who are integrating MongoDB into their curricula, emphasizing the platform's transformative role in education. Professor Margaret Menzin of Simmons University revamped her database course to include NoSQL technologies like MongoDB, recognizing their growing importance in the professional realm. Her approach combines practical skills with theoretical understanding, preparing students for real-world challenges and fostering a vibrant student community around MongoDB. Menzin's curriculum, which emphasizes the differences between NoSQL and relational databases, encourages students to engage with MongoDB's documentation and resources, enhancing their learning experience and professional prospects. Her integration of MongoDB into the classroom has been met with enthusiasm, as students gain hands-on experience and apply their skills in academic projects and future careers.