“In the end, I want you to trust me. There are some students - they don’t always like me, but they know I got their back. And sometimes you can’t have both at the same time, and I think growing as a teacher is constant communication, constant trust - how do you move forward even when somebody’s gonna have a challenge?” - Bryan Hill, Spanish Teacher, City Arts and Leadership

This TOTM Face to Face conversation is between Wenceslao and Bryan Hill. Wenceslao is the Ever Forward Club’s Youth Host. You can get to know more about him in episode 123. Bryan, or Mr. Hill, teaches Spanish at City Arts and Leadership Academy; Wenceslao is one of his students. As they share their masks, play our Adventure Card Game, and discuss trust, insecurity, and career journeys, it’s inspiring to see a teacher-student relationship take on a new dynamic…

(1:50) Ashanti’s introduction.

(5:15) Bryan introduces himself, his family, and his Michigan roots.

(6:40) Wenceslao shares the front of his mask - engaging, fast learner, passionate.

(7:20) Bryan shares the front of his mask - positive, curious, caring, under control, bridge builder.

(8:30) Wenceslao shares the back of his mask - shy, not trusting, can’t decide.

(9:50) Bryan shares the back of his mask - fears, negative thoughts, insecurity.

(12:00) Wenceslao and Bryan play Ever Forward Club: The Adventure card game. Question 1: If money was no issue, what is something you would start?

(13:20) Question 2: Share a project that you’ve recently ended?

(14:45) Question 3: Name a relationship that recently ended.

(16:00) Question 4: If you were to die today, what would you most regret?

(17:05) Question 5: What is a hidden talent that you want to work on more?

(18:35) Question 6: Are you more afraid of success or failure?

(20:00) Bryan shares how he decided to become a teacher and some of the insecurities he worked through as a young teacher.

(28:00) Wenceslao and Bryan discuss what it takes to build trust between teacher and student.

(39:20) Bryan asks Wenceslao about how he’s grown with the Ever Forward Club and its social-emotional learning tools.

(43:30) Bryan shares some final thoughts with the listeners.

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