Welcome back to the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, where we explore the ideas, experiences, and challenges shaping academic life. In this episode, math educator Dr. Elizabeth Brown joins us to talk about becoming a teacher, connecting with students, and navigating the balance between professional and personal life. 

Elizabeth Brown shares: 

• The journey to becoming a math teacher and what inspired that path 
• Approaches to building authentic connections with students inside and outside the classroom 
• How hobbies like rescuing dogs and competing in Ironman races bring perspective and balance 
• Strategies for maintaining well-being while meeting the demands of teaching 

Tune in for an engaging conversation about teaching with heart, sustaining balance, and bringing one’s whole self into the classroom. 

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