Season 4 of Abbott Elementary continues! Tyler welcomes back Marana Unified School District third-grade teacher Sarah Beth to recap Episodes 9 and 10. They discuss the long-awaited It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover, Barbara’s retirement tease, and Mr. Johnson being an MVP of the season. Also, Sarah Beth reacts to news of Mesa Public Schools’ declining enrollment and staff cuts.

Connect with Sarah Beth: @dearsarahbeth

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:23 Sarah’s Semester

8:24 AI in the Classroom

13:33 Episode 9: “Volunteers”

28:41 Episode 10: “Testing”

54:03 MPS Announcement

57:22 Closing

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Song: “NO TIME TO WASTE, PT. 2” by DRV SF & Planner, I Guess.

Season 4 of Abbott Elementary rolls on! Tyler welcomes Tanque Verde Unified School District special education teacher George Romero to recap Episodes 7 and 8. They discuss Barbara’s winter show, the arrival of Jacob’s brother, Melissa’s family party, and more. Also, George shares his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ and what’s next for Arizona football. Tune in!

Connect with George: @ninerz94

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:38 Becoming a teacher

5:19 Discovering Abbott Elementary

8:06 Episode 7: “Winter Show”

29:00 Episode 8: “Winter Break”

45:24 Exit Ticket: ‘GNX’ and ASU in the College Football Playoff

Season 4 of Abbott Elementary rolls on! Tyler welcomes Mike Steph, 19 Media podcast host, to recap Episode 5, 'Dad Fight,' and Episode 6, 'The Deli.' They discuss Gregory's Darnell problem, Melissa's ankle issue, and Ava's come-up. Also, Mike describes his experience as an elementary parent and witnessing gentrification in his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y. Tune in!

Connect with Mike: @mike__steph

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:21 Episode 5: "Dad Fight"

31:50 Episode 6: "The Deli"

54:34 Exit Ticket: New York Jets

Season 4 of Abbott Elementary rolls on! Tyler welcomes Jabari Davis, iHeartMedia producer, to recap Episodes 3 and 4. They discuss class pets, O'Shon's arrival, and Halloween costumes. Jabari also shares his thoughts on Janelle James' ascension, a possible Manny return, and the importance of Black-led series in Hollywood. Join us!

Connect with Jabari: @JabariADavis

Support Tucson's Veterans: @eeeveterans

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Abbott's Appeal

3:44 Episode 3: "Class Pet"

16:04 Episode 4: "Costume Contest"

28:10 Abbott's Importance

34:51 Exit Ticket: Philadelphia

Season 4 of Abbott Elementary is in full swing! Tyler welcomes Sarah Beth, a 3rd-grade teacher in Marana Unified School District, to recap its first two episodes. They discuss Janine and Gregory's decision to make their relationship public and the real-life perils of dating as a teacher. Also, Sarah reacts to the ringworm dilemma of episode two. Tune in!

Connect with Sarah: @dearsarahbeth

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:07 Sarah’s Story

11:38 Episode 1: “Back to School”

32:55 Episode 2: “Ringworm”

Abbott Elementary returns tonight! Tyler welcomes Kevin Paulson of Sunnyside Unified School District to preview Season 4. They discuss the show’s success, Greg and Janine’s kiss, and predict what’s ahead. Kevin also shares about life as a new dad and provides his perspective on Arizona's current state of education.

Connect with Kevin: @k_paulson94

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:12 Kevin’s Story

15:12 Abbott Talk

It's our Season One finale! Tyler welcomes Erika L. McDowell to learn about her career in education as a theatre teacher, administrator, and co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund. They also discuss her time as a Howard University student, becoming a college professor, and the Electric Slide.

Connect with Erika: @erikathequeen

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:15 Discovering a Passion for Education

5:12 Howard University

10:50 Starting a Career

18:45 Entrepreneurship

23:15 Philly versus Jersey

27:10 Spreading Your Wings

36:55 Becoming a Professor in Buffalo

40:10 Black Wildflowers

48:15 Audre Lorde

48:43 Exit Ticket

Join Tyler as he reflects on his journey into education. He discusses the challenges of finding community as a high school student, moving to Tucson, and transitioning from journalism to teaching. Tyler also shares details about his experience in higher education and what’s next for 4AZ, including a reveal of next week’s season finale guest.

Connect with Tyler: @tylerjmcdowell

Connect with Us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

1:00 High School

6:16 UofA

13:58 Teach For America - Memphis

19:40 Ballet and Tucson

23:35 Marana

28:28 Cactus

30:55 ASU

39:05 Next Week’s Finale and 4AZ Season 2

Tyler welcomes Sean Freeman to learn about his life as a Tempe High School teacher and head football coach. Sean shares his experience growing up in Mesa, rebuilding a storied athletic program, and how he builds relationships. They also discuss LeBron James, project-based learning, and why Sean stays in education.

Connect with Sean: Coach_FreemanCC

Connect with us: @4azteach

0:00 Introduction

2:28 Growing up in Mesa

3:50 Becoming a Coach

5:45 Project-Based Learning

8:45 Reviving Tempe Football

12:10 Coaching Resilience

16:42 Relationship Building

21:16 Finding Community

25:20 Advice for Rookies

28:00 Why He Stays

29:35 Exit Ticket

We’re six episodes into our inaugural season. It’s time to revisit and reflect. In this special episode, we look back on our favorite moments from interviews with Mariah Barnett (@mariah_barnett), Rae Black (@msraeblack), and Lizz Denneau (@lizz_denneau).

Connect with us: @4azteach

0:00 Intro

1:18 Mariah Barnett

10:00 Rae Black

20:59 Lizz Denneau