Topics mentioned in this episode:

• What did the first day of school look like for Hanna? 
• How did Christina help Alex during his preparation for his first year as a head band director? 
• What are some expectations you can set for your students during the first week of school? 
• How can you break up a 90-minute beginner class? 
• What is the 'put-up' rule? 
• When can you allow students to chat? 

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• What were some of Hanna's inservice experiences? 
• How can you interact with your non-band coworkers? 
• What kinds of intelligent questions can I ask my head director at the beginning of the school year to help build a strong relationship?
• What are some conversation starters that can also help build a strong relationship with your head director? 

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

•     What did The Assisted Director do at TBA?
•     What were some of Hanna's biggest take-aways from TBA?
•     How can socializing positively affect you as a teacher?
•     Why is exercising beneficial?
•     What are some thoughts on proper nutrition?
•     What are some ways to inject quiet time into your daily life?
•     How can you practice gratitude?
•     How can you start monitoring your health? 

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• What are some benefits to using Cut Time (software)? 
• How do purchase orders work at different districts? 
• What does it look like for a band director in Texas before TBA? 
• What did it look like for Christina & Hanna after TBA? 
• What can first year teachers do before the school year starts?
• What are some valuable questions a first year band director can ask at the beginning of the year? 

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• What's one way to structure band camp for a block-scheduled middle school program?
• What did Christina & Hanna do this summer? 
• What is one way to practice gratitude? 
• What books and podcasts did Christina & Hanna consume this summer?
• What has been going on in the free Assisted Director community this summer? 

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Christina Ortega

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• How did we receive feedback from our mentees at the end of this semester?
• What types of questions did we ask during exit interviews?
• What were some surprising answers that we received?
• What can you expect from The Assisted Director this summer?

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Christina Ortega

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• How did we end the first year band director mentorship program?
• How did our mentees feel like they grew this semester?
• Should you find a new job after your first year?
• What are we celebrating at the end of this school year?

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker 

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• Who is Dr. Kyle Glaser?
• What does Dr. Glaser recommend that you can do over the summer?
• How can you expose your non-varsity or sub-non-varsity to quality pieces of music?
• What are some strategies for long-term planning?
• What are some band reflective questions you can think about this summer?
• What are some life reflective questions you can think about this summer?
• What are some personal development recommendations?
• How can you get involved with us this summer?   

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Christina Ortega 

Hanna Walker

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• Who is Marty Lenard?
• What kind of research is Marty doing?
• How is this research relevant?
• How can you maximize your summer?

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Christina Ortega

Hanna Walker

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Topics mentioned in this episode:

• So, you got a job offer… what happens next?
• What are your contract options?
• Who is Amanda Blackstone?
• How can we improve the longevity of our profession?
• What are some metrics for success from an assistant's perspective?

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Christina Ortega

Hanna Walker 

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