Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
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Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! In today’s episode, we’re exploring teaching opinion writing in first and second grade. Opinion writing is an exciting genre for young students because they already have strong ideas and preferences! In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for getting your students to express their opinions in a way t…
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145: Dyslexia Myths and Facts with Lisa Parnello
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Dyslexia is something I never studied in depth through all my years of teaching. Today’s guest, Lisa Parnello of Parnello Education, is sharing with us dyslexia myths and facts every teacher should know. In today's episode we'll talk about: Defining Dyslexia Signs of Dyslexia to Look For The Public School Downside What Teachers Can Do Where to Find…
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144: Writing Tip Wednesday: Teaching Revision Skills
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Welcome to another episode in the Writing Tip Wednesday Series! Today we will be talking about how to teach revision skllls. Revision is an important skill to teach students but it can often be difficult for them to grasp. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-revision-skills/ In Today's Episode We'll Talk About: Why teac…
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143: Writing Tip Wednesday: Adding Details to Writing
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In this Writing Tip Wednesday episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're talking about how to get students to add more details to their writing. If you've found yourself telling your students to "add more details" when they are done, this episode is for you! SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/adding-details-to-writing/ In To…
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142: Writing Tip Wednesday: Building Independent Writers
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In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re focusing on how to help students develop independence in their personal narrative writing. I’ll share practical strategies to help your students take ownership of their stories, write with confidence, and move through the writing process with less teacher guidance. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK…
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re continuing our deep dive into personal narrative writing by focusing on how to add details using dialogue. Learn how to help your students bring their stories to life through conversations between characters, making their writing more engaging and dynamic. BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES: https://sharedt…
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the technique of zooming in on key moments to add depth and detail to personal narrative writing. Learn how to help your students slow down and focus on the most important parts of their story to create richer, more engaging narratives. BLOG POST / PODCAST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/z…
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139: The Key to a Successful Formal Teaching Observation
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re diving into everything you need to know to prepare for a successful formal teaching observation. From crafting a strong lesson plan to following up with your principal afterward, I’ll share practical tips to help you feel confident and ready to shine during your observation. SHOW NOTES / BLOG PO…
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138: Writing Tip Wednesday: Using a Personal Narrative Heart Map
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the heart map—a simple yet powerful tool to help students brainstorm meaningful topics for personal narrative writing. Learn how to guide your students through the process of creating their own heart maps and discover how this tool can keep them engaged with writing all year long. In today’…
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In this week’s Writing Tip Wednesday, we’re helping you guide your first and second graders through planning personal narratives with a simple, effective tool: the circle map. Organizing thoughts before writing is crucial, especially for young students who are still learning to structure their ideas. A circle map provides an easy way for students t…
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136: Setting Up Sight Word Centers to Last All Year
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're diving into how to set up effective and sustainable sight word centers that will last all year. No more scrambling to create new activities each week—learn how to keep your centers consistent while switching out sight words to match your students’ needs. In today's episode we’ll talk about: Usin…
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134: Establishing a Classroom Community in the First Few Days of School
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we dive into one of the most important aspects of kicking off a successful school year—establishing a strong classroom community. As a former second-grade teacher, I’ll share practical strategies to create a positive and inclusive environment during those critical first few days. From setting expectat…
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Welcome to the ninth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about teaching how to zoom in on a small moment. BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/zooming-in/ In this week’s Wednesday Writing Tip, we’re helping you take your first and second graders’ personal narrative writing to the next level! Person…
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132: Meet the Teacher Night Made Easy
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Don't let Meet the Teacher night scare you! It can be a simple, fun chance to meet your new students and their families. Think of it as a meet and greet. Most families won't be staying long and are there just to simply meet you and check out your classroom. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/meet-the-teacher-night/ In today's e…
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Welcome to the eighth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about teaching writing through the writing process. In today's episode we'll talk about: Why students should understand the writing process The 5 steps of the writing process Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit co…
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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about choosing whether to use notebooks or folders for writer's workshop. In today's episode we'll talk about: Pros and Cons of Using Notebooks Using Notebook Tabs Pros and Cons of Using Folders Benefits of Using Both Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: N…
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about how to model your story when teaching personal narratives. In today's episode we'll talk about: Starting out teaching with personal narratives Finding a story to model How to model the story BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/model-yo…
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129: Writing a Stellar Teaching Resume
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If you’re an elementary teacher just starting out or switching grade levels, writing an impressive teaching resume is crucial. Your resume is your ticket to showing off your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking for a change, here’s a comprehensive guide on writing a teaching resum…
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about sounding out words. In today's episode we'll talk about: Empowering students to sound out words An easy method for sounding it out BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sounding-out-words/ Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perf…
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127: Teacher Wellness and Relaxation with Rebecca of Smiling Students Lesson Plans
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Rebecca from Smiling Students Lesson Plans is a teacher and author with over 15 years experience. Her masters degree in education and specialty in language arts has given her the knowledge to help students learn and excel. Teaching is her passion and she enjoys seeing all the growth and progress made in the classroom. In her free time, Rebecca like…
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to not start teaching writing until you've done a pre-assessment. In today's episode we'll talk about: The danger of not using a pre-assessment How to start with a pre-assessment BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/pre-…
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125: Modeling Writing Mistakes to Avoid
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When it comes to teaching writing, there’s a ton of different ways to approach it. Without a set plan or proper training, it’s hard to avoid modeling mistakes. In this episode, I’ll show you some common mistakes and what to do to avoid them. In this episode we'll talk about: Not Being Explicit Not Having a Clear Path Not Modeling Mistakes Not Allow…
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Welcome to the third episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to model great writing with mentor texts. In today's episode we'll talk about: What is a mentor text Why use a mentor text BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/using-mentor-texts/ Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 17: Cho…
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Welcome to the second episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is that having a writing goal gives students a focus. In today's episode we'll talk about: Setting a writing goal for each student Why writing goal's help with focusing How to set a writing goal BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteac…
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122: How to Be More Effective at Writing Instruction
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Effective writing instruction begins with you! Even without any writing training for your teaching career, it’s possible to improve and become a great writing teacher. Let's dive into some practical tips for effective writing instruction that will make your classroom buzz with creativity and learning. In today's episode we'll talk about: Providing …
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Welcome to the first episode of my new series - Writing Tip Wednesday! Each Wednesday I'm sharing one quick tip you can use to improve your writing instruction. We're kicking off the series with mini lessons. In today's episode we'll talk about: Mini Lessons Should Be Mini Staying Focused on One Topic BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteac…
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Is your writing instruction being hurt by having one (or all) of these 3 habits? Transform your writing instruction for the next school year by learning which habit you might be doing and what you should be doing instead! Teaching writing shouldn't be crazy difficult. In today's episode we'll talk about: Habit #1 - Using Daily Writing Prompts Habit…
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119: Teacher Burnout with Shannon Hazel
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Today on the podcast we have Shannon Hazel, the author of New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn't Tell You About Being a Teacher. Join us in today's episode where we are talking about tips for teacher and teacher burnout. In today's episode we cover: The biggest thing you should know about if entering teaching What is change fatigue How to recog…
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118: Advice for First Year Teachers: Spring Edition
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You’ve almost made it to the end of the school year! This time of year is filled with its own challenges but read on for my advice for first year teachers in the spring. Missed the previous teacher advice posts? Episode 77: Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition Episode 95: Advice for New Teachers - Fall Edition Episode 108: Advice for New Teache…
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117: 10 Quiet Activities for Fast Finishers After Testing
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Need to keep your fast finishers busy while others are still working on testing? Nothing is worse than that in between times when you’re trying to keep students quiet and preserve the test environment! In today's episode we'll talk about: Word Searches Using Class Names Color By Number or Mandala Coloring Creative Writing Time Puzzle Corner Indepen…
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116: Mastering Test Taking Strategies for Elementary Students
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It's no secret that upper elementary students are the focus of all the test prep because the stakes are higher for them. But if we work on getting our younger students to have a strong foundation of test taking strategies, the struggle won't be so difficult for our upper elementary teaching friends. Today we are discussing easy test taking strategi…
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115: Writing Across Content Areas
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Writing is embedded throughout our daily lives. Because of this, writing shouldn’t always be taught in isolation. It’s important to teach writing across content areas as well that reinforces the type of writing specific to that discipline. In today's episode we cover: How to utilize content vocabulary in writing Examples of how to write like a hist…
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114: Building Writing Stamina with Primary Students
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I feel like building writing stamina is something that is not talked about often. Writing stamina is an important part of our students’ writing foundation that we need to build. Here are some effective strategies for nurturing writing stamina for our younger students. In today's episode we'll discuss: Embracing the writing process Establishing a wr…
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113: Sight Words for Second Graders
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When teaching sight words for second graders, there are some differences to notice. Sight words are important to teach but they are not just for memorization. Today we’ll cover some strategies to use instead. In this episode we'll talk about: What are sight words How to introduce sight words Irregular spelled or heart words Play dough sight word ma…
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112: Shared Writing within Writer's Workshop
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If you're students are still struggling with putting words or sentences onto paper, this episode is for you! Shared writing is the perfect tool in your writing toolkit to support your emergent writers. Get your students interacting and helping you write with shared writing. I'll walk you through how to get started - it's as easy as picking up your …
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111: Making the Most of Your Planning Period
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Teaching shortages often mean missing out on your planning period. The rare times you do have a prep, it’s important to maximize your time. Today I’ll show you some time saving techniques to make the most of your time. In today's episode we will tackle 3 ways to schedule out your prep period to be more efficient. We're also discussing ways to avoid…
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110: Countdown to 5 New Year's Resolutions
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Happy New Year! In honor of the New Year I am counting down my 5 resolutions for teachers. I love the feeling of all the possibilities that can occur in a new year. The idea of fresh starts and big dreams fills me with excitement every January. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for teachers that will reinvigorate you as well! BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES…
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109: Student-Centered Reading Practices with Andrea Haas
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When you think of student centered instruction, you are thinking of the whole child. You are also thinking of how to encourage executive functioning and student agency within the classroom. How can you place ownership of the learning onto the kids? In today's episode we cover: What student centered reading instruction is The teacher's role during s…
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108: First Year Teacher Advice - Winter Edition
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Looking for some advice for your first year as a teacher? In the third episode in this series, I’m sharing my best tips for what you should know for teaching during the winter time. Check out these episodes for the rest of the New Teacher Advice Series: New Teacher Advice: Summer Edition, episode 77 New Teacher Advice: Fall Edition, episode 95 SHOW…
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107: 4 Last Minute Literacy Ideas Before Winter Break
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Are you about to head into winter break but need a few more ideas to fill your time? These ideas are admin-approved (aligned to standards) and will have your students excited to work! In today's episode I'll share ideas for: Help Wanted Ads Shared Writing Gingerbread Real Estate Author Studies SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com…
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106: How to Teach Sentence Writing
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Are your students struggling to write in complete sentences? Maybe you're seeing a lot of run-on sentences with no punctuation in sight. Maybe you are seeing fragments that make no sense. Where do you go from here? SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-teach-sentence-writing/ In today's episode I will show you what has work…
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105: Control Your Paper Clutter with These Teacher Organization Ideas
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We are heading into the end of the year which is a great time to evaluate and reset our classrooms. As a teacher, having clear systems for organization can save you lots of time in your day. I’m sharing a few of my favorite ideas for managing all the paper that comes our way. In today's episode we're talking about: Figuring out our paper categories…
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104: Streamlining Classroom Jobs
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If you're having trouble keeping up with your classroom jobs, this is the episode you won't want to miss. In this episode we discuss: the purpose of a table captain using team jobs training students for their job crews rotating jobs assigning jobs teaching job expectations BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/jobs-for-students-in…
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103: Setting Up Student Organization Systems
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Messy desks and lost papers? Get your students organized by putting a system in place to help stop these problems in their tracks. It's never too late to start a new system. In today's episode we're talking about: What is a student organization system Organizing student desks Organizing student materials Creating a student paper system SHOW NOTES /…
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102: Teaching Narrative Writing with Must Have Lessons
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With so many things we can teach in the genre of narrative writing where do we even begin? In this episode I'm covering what I feel are the most important lessons. We'll talk about components of narrative writing, story plots, small moments, story illustrations, and question words. BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-na…
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101: Finding Sustainable Joy in the Classroom with Dr. Deonna Smith
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Today's special guest is Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted In Joy: Creating a Classroom of Equity, Belonging and Care. Join us in the conversation about bringing joy and inclusivity back into our classrooms in a sustainable way that won't have us overwhelmed. In today's episode we talk about: Early steps towards a more joyful classroom 3 steps tow…
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100: 100th Episode Celebration - Top 10 Lessons Learned from Teaching and Podcasting
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The Shared Teaching Podcast has reached a milestone of 100 episodes! For this episode I've asked my daughter to join us and interview me about my top lessons learned both in teaching and in podcasting. Thank you to all my listeners over these 100 episodes! SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/top-10-lessons-in-teaching/ Resources…
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99: Setting Up Successful Student Led Conferences
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Ready to give student led conferences a try? By shifting the responsibility of explaining grades and progress to the learners, student led conferences can be more enjoyable than traditional conferences. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-led-conferences/ Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Jane Fong - student centers f…
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98: 5 Low Stress Open House Ideas
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Hosting Open House doesn't need to be stressful. If you have a plan in place, and make it simple it can even be enjoyable. I always love the chance to meet the families and have students show off. Listen to today's episode to discover: Showcasing Student Learning Allowing Students to Lead Ideas for a Presentation Helpful Handouts and Forms Resource…
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97: All About Student Writing Conferences with Whitney of Learning with Crayons
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Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started. Whitney holds two master's degrees and has a lifelong love of learning. She is also currently still in the classroom starting her elev…
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