We often think about how the kids and parents are coping in those first few days and weeks of school, but what about those who've been back in the classroom way before the students?

Teachers have been busy getting the classroom ready for the new influx of faces, learning the names of 30 to 100 children to make sure they don't feel alone in their education experience, sometimes taking money out of their own pockets to ensure those in schools with less funding, have the ability to at least write on something or with something.

But despite the difficulties (yes, we include parental interactions in that category) teachers describe the joy they feel when the school year begins again. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Hannah - Primary School Inclusion Teacher in Metro
Jenna - High School Teacher in a regional area
Lauren - High School Teacher with experience across different socio economic privilege

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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