Qualitative inquiry and storytelling go hand in hand. In this panel, we will discuss how to use stories to illuminate the teaching of psychology and education to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. We will reveal how we use stories to elucidate the “how and why” of the course content using principles of qualitative inquiry. We will share how to use storied approaches such as case-based teaching, transforming true stories into theatrical pieces that highlight the subject matter, and creatively weaving fact and fiction to engage students in illustrated learning