Tom is a band teacher at an arts middle school in Florida.  In Episode 8, we discuss the opportunities afforded to students by the arts, teaching during the pandemic, and the work to be done to improve education in our country.  He is also one of the masterminds of the National Friendship League Podcast, a podcast about fantasy football and, more importantly, friendship.

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Read David Berliner's "Effects of Inequality and Poverty vs. Teachers and Schooling on America's Youth" here.

Listen to the National Friendship Podcast here. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.