Michelle is an amazing, collaborative teacher who works at First Avenue Middle School in Arcadia.  She is in her 10th year teaching and is excited to learn and grow during these crazy times. Michelle approaches educating her students with high expectations, strong beliefs in building knowledge, skills and dispositions and is always reflecting and looking for ways to improve her practice and ultimately outcomes for her students.  Tune in to hear how Michelle is embracing transparency this year and is encouraging families to sit in and listen to class lessons and discussions.  You can also follow her on Twitter @MsBangaraFA.

Hector and I spent almost 6 years working together when I was the principal of the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Hector is a veteran of the classroom, starting his 26th year. Tune in to hear his bright sports barriers and bridges and make sure to listen to the end so you can hear how I really learned how "hands-on" Hector liked to make his lessons.

Aaron Smith, my amazing cousin, is the rockstar principal at Camas Odyssey Middle and Discovery High School, where "we learn for life." Aaron has been in public ed since 1996 and got his start as a band teacher.  Some of Aaron's sharing will include their focus on: increasing student engagement content plus success skills helping students see the relevance of what they are learning and how they can contribute Fun Fact about Aaron, he has a passion, or what he calls a focused ambition regarding Loretta Lynn. This ambition includes film, production and ultimately a documentary.  Tune in to hear how Aaron is elevating and celebrating the work in his community. 

Dan Larsen is a HS social studies teacher and coach from Vancouver. He also teaches a college 101 course that is leveraging AVID strategies to help students be prepared for college admissions and success. Tune in to hear Dan's bright spots, barriers and bridges....And listen to the end, he has a some wise words about what school should be like when he can be back in class with his students. And just for fun, a little known fact about Dan, he honeymooned in South Africa.

Quick overview about W H Y a B U S Y mom with 4 jobs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/catina-hancock-3735071/) wants to add a podcast to the mix.  Catina works for Altitude Learning (altitudelearning.com) as a Senior Lead, on our Leadership and Learning Team. She has been with Altitude for almost 3 years but her prior experience includes 14 years as a site administrator at both elementary and middle schools in San Diego and 6 years of teaching.  Catina also has an entrepreneurial spirit and not only owns and operates 2 CrossFit Gyms but she also has two direct selling companies, 1 for skincare and 1 for athleisure wear. But this busy momma is finding the time to focus on the strengths and positivity that are happening around the country (eventually the world) in the education space.  Tune in to learn how you can help elevate and celebrate the amazing work happening in our school systems. Have a story to tell, complete this short survey (https://forms.gle/Ca3PHRGvBhF3MhU99) and Catina will reach out.