In this episode of Beyond the 180, Dallin sits down with veteran educator and administrator Stephanie Torpey, who brings 23 years of experience across elementary, middle, and high school settings. From teaching history and language arts to serving as an assistant principal, Stephanie has seen education from every angle.

This conversation focuses on the critical role of teacher and parent engagement in a child’s education—and why students are more likely to value learning when the adults in their lives are united in support. Stephanie shares insight from her years in the classroom and in leadership on how strong home–school partnerships can shape student success.