There are many answers to the question, "Why are teachers leaving the profession?" Lack of respect, low pay - but also feeling like no one is listening to those in the trenches. In this episode, we chat with Kelley, who has had fellowships with a variety of education advocacy organizations - one of which has led to a new position where she teaches parttime, and also works on curriculum for her district. Enabling a classroom teacher to expand their universe, and lend their expertise to something that will impact teachers and students? Yes, please! Works for her, works for her colleagues. And it's a great way to help with retention.

We also hear about the Rubiks Cube competition that Miss V. attended (with no screaming parents or thrown cubes!), and talk about our favorite desserts. By the way, here's the recipe for Yo Miss's fave:

Rose's Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup raw rice

2.5 quarts milk

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

Combine rice, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 quarts of milk in a fairly large pot, and bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 1/5 hours, stirring frequently until rice is soft and mixture thickens. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the other 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 quart of milk, and the vanilla. Add to mixture and cook for app. 5 minutes. Pour into 9" x 13" pan.

Our very own Miss V is taking on the 20 Minute Back To School Reading Challenge for the Trevor Project! If you would like to donate, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/649606416097243.

Thanks to Max Siskind, of the "Max and Maks in the Morning" podcast, for voicing our intro.

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