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Orlando Rodriquez’s journey from college baseball player to special education teacher in Surprise, Arizona, is one of perseverance and purpose. Now in his 13th year as an educator, Rodriquez recently earned his master’s degree while balancing studying with leading his own classroom and keeping his passion for sports alive by coaching collegiate baseball. 

In this episode, Rodriquez shares how he brings lessons from the field into his classroom and vice versa; encourages students through his “Motivational Mondays” strategy; and leads with structure and positivity. His story is an inspiring look at what it means to help students grow academically, personally, and emotionally. 

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