Julie Paiva is a mother, a writer, an actress, and a first-grade teacher. Be it on the page, the stage, or in the classroom, storytelling is a vital part of Julie’s life. In addition to sharing about storytelling, Julie and David discuss the joys and challenges of being a first-grade teacher. They go deep into the responsibility of being there at the beginning of a student's learning journey and how that impacts them as adults.

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