Sheila Jones is a staple in the Southern California education community, as well as Ben's Kindergarten teacher (2001–2002 academic year). The two reconnect in person for the first time since then, Ben asks questions about the teaching profession as he transitions to becoming a teacher, and old memories come up.

Discussed in this episode:

0:00 — Intro 

1:05 — Catching Up / Old Memories 

7:35 — Understanding Your Students (& Making Learning Fun) 

11:43 — Life After the Classroom / Sheila's Retirement 

19:41 — Did Sheila Always Want to Teach? 

24:11 — The Hardest Part About Teaching 

32:43 — How Kids & Parents Have Changed 

39:43 — What's Missing From Education Today 

41:35 — The Costume Story 😄 

43:28 — Wrapping Up

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