Chalk Dust Chatter

Student teaching isn't just about learning how to teach. It's about discovering the kind of educator you're becoming. In this episode of Chalk Dust Chatter , Missy reflects on two very different student teaching placements, the mentor teachers who shaped her thinking, and the students who reminded her that relationships, curiosity, and creativity are at the heart of meaningful learning. From first...

In the premiere episode of Chalk Dust Chatter , Missy shares the winding journey that led her to the classroom. From being told teaching wasn't a realistic career path to finding mentors who challenged her to "make it possible," this personal story explores perseverance, self-belief, and the educators who change lives. Along the way, she reflects on the teachers who inspired her, the obstacles tha...

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