MJ shares her experience as a substitute teacher and how it changed her perspective on working with children. Initially hesitant about being a teacher, she took on the role and found herself in a special needs classroom. MJ formed a special connection with a nonverbal student and discovered a passion for working with special needs children. Her time as a substitute teacher sparked a desire to pursue a career in education.

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Quotes:

​• "I just didn't think that I would want to be around kids for almost seven to 8 hours a day, nonstop."

• "I may go back, get my degree in special education."

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MJ is the host of "Put a Pin In That" and recounts amusing anecdotes from her journey, spanning her college years, married life, parenting escapades, and various work-related exploits. She can be reached on her Instagram page at @puttinthat72