D. Medina’s welcome research and experience is a long overdue and refreshingly applicable remedy for the lamentable predicaments faced by substitutes. In this podcast he has skillfully provided a resource of helpful hints and sound strategies that will elevate the impact of your presence in any class. And he speaks from the trenches, drawing from his own challenging years of substitute and regular teaching. You will discover your true role as a substitute, your rightful place among peers, your value to superiors, and how to find your own rewarding path relating to the students you serve. Medina knows the real struggles, obstacles and hot button issues in today’s educational climate. He candidly addresses them all and offers a reliable road map to your success as a sub. - Wayne R. Scott Founder / President, LifeHouse Productions, Inc. CA