We're back with a solo episode!  Updates from the classroom abound this week, give it a listen!

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One of the first guests EVER has returned!  Mike is a high school English Language Teacher in Phoenix, Arizona.  He has taught English Language and Social Studies, and has coached girls' basketball.  In this episode, he shares his experiences and insight on growing as an educator, helping students reach their full potential, and so much more!  Enjoy!

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NEW GUEST ALERT!

Karol is the High School Band Director at Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois.  In this episode, he shares his insight on how he chose to pursue a career in music education, the differences between marching and concert bands, how his own experiences in college marching band and Drum Corps International drum and bugle corps influenced him as a professional, and so, SO much more!  Enjoy!

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We're 3/3 on returning champions, dear listener!

Andy is a middle school social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf School in Normal, Illinois, a laboratory school of Illinois State University.  In this episode, he shares his insight on the importance of teaching good history, how social studies teachers can navigate potentially difficult topics, and so much more!

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We're back, dear listener, and the returning champions keep on comin'!   Kelsey is the social studies department chair at Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School on the South Side of Chicago.  In this episode, she shares her wealth of wisdom and insight on inequities in education and society at large, positive trends in education, and of course, the importance of strong social studies education. Enjoy!

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The guests have returned!  

Rick is a music teacher at a K-8 school in the northern suburbs of Chicago.  In this episode, he shares his experiences as student involved in band, his decision to become a music educator, the benefits of involvement in the fine arts, and so much more!  Enjoy!

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