Teacher Engagement Analyst Mallory Williamson sits down with Marlene Olszewski, a 4th grade teacher from Wendell Watson Elementary, to discuss the mentor/new teacher relationship that they built over their years working together and why the relationships benefit both parties. 

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This episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Ignite Relationships

Welcome to The Ignite Project – A Polk County Public Schools podcast made for teachers, by teachers. Teachers of all experience levels need each other’s enthusiasm and passion to fuel an ongoing desire to do what it takes to meet the needs of our students, and that’s what this podcast is all about. Be energized by their enthusiasm to ignite a love for teaching while they challenge others to join them in their work.