In Episode 8, 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Jennifer Hedrington shares the power of lived experience in informing teaching and professional practice. She shares how her experiences as a student and early-career teacher shaped her approach to teaching and inclusivity. Jennifer concludes by asking teacher-in-residence Randyl Wilkerson about how she connects with teachers and learns about their lived experience through her own teaching role.

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