LAYOUT:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:50 Hosts' Bios and Backgrounds

03:16 Reflecting on Favorite Moments

06:37 Themes of Belonging and Community

09:58 Balancing Technical Skills and Human Connection

14:09 Practical Tips for New Teachers

17:14 Listener Engagement and Conclusion

GUESTS ON EPISODE (Our Hosts):

• Lauren Merkley - 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year, previously an English Teacher at Granite School District
• Ryan Rarick - Education Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach, Washington School District

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Lauren Merkley
  • Instagram: @lmerkles
  • Twitter/X: @lmerkles
  • Email: lauren@hopestreetgroup.org
• Connect with Ryan Rarick
  • Instagram: @raricks_room
  • Twitter/X: @Coach_Rarick
  • Email: ryan.rarick@hopestreetgroup.org

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)