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Podcast: Teachers in America
Episode: Finding Your Joy: Advocating for ESL Students and Educators with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman
Description: Missy believes, "there will always be joy in teaching."Today we are joined by 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman. Missy serves as at K-8 English as a second language specialist and program director for her school in rural Rogersville, Tennessee. In this episode, Missy reflects on her education career and offers words of inspiration and practical advice to nurture the joy in teaching. Plus, she shares tips on teacher mentoring, getting ready for the back-to-school season, and supporting multilingual learners.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the pe...