Continuing in our special summer educators of the year series, this episode of The Torch introduces you to Lindsay Hill, a fourth-grade teacher at Sundance Elementary School in the Beaumont Unified School District. Ms. Hill’s story is one of perseverance, creativity, and a true passion for creating a safe, supportive space for her students. You won’t want to miss her personal journey and what it means to use your personal struggles as motivation to create a better world for others. These episodes share never before seen discussions with each of the eleven educators who were chosen through the rigorous educator of the year selection process.

Join us now for this never-before-seen extended interview with Lindsay Hill — only on The Torch.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - When did you discover you had dyslexia?

03:23 - Why is teaching your calling?

05:05 - How did you become a reading interventionist?

05:47 - Bringing the standards to life

06:18 - Teaching the whole child

06:43 - Engagement, positivity, and incentives

07:19 - Successful reading intervention strategies

08:22 - The California experience

08:46 - Becoming an author

10:27 - The “Diary of a Ship” lesson

11:10 - Receiving this award

12:36 - Thank you for joining us

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