12 - My Friend Kristin
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My Teacher Friends Podcast
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On today's episode I sat down with my friend and neighbor Kristin. Kristin is a former high school math teacher and a current new teacher mentor. We discussed one question that all math teachers get asked on a regular basis, "Why do I have to learn all of this?" Kristin also shares a teaching tip about how to respond to students' behaviors. Finally, Kristin and I talk about the phases of the teaching school year. Enjoy this week's episode, My Friend Kristin.
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