50th Episode Extravaganza: Reflecting on Educator Insights and Raising ALS Awareness

Dustin Tatroe and Ghazali Abdul Wahab celebrate the 50th episode of Teachers Talkin’ with a Podcasthon bonus episode spotlighting the Les Turner ALS Foundation. They reflect on five standout moments: Joe Dale on AI for language learning (and improving podcast sound quality), their boundaries-and-balance episode on avoiding burnout, Connie Rasmussen on outdoor learning, Kip Morales on building classroom relationships through environment, energy, positivity, and student-led structures, and Ryan Nicholas Leon on student wellbeing through creative role-play and channeling student energy. They share honorable mentions featuring Rob Barnett (Modern Classrooms Project), Bobby Canosa- Carr (challenging school power dynamics), Dean Marolla (principal leadership), and Javier Payano (Human Values Collective).

Dustin explains his mother’s recent ALS diagnosis and includes an interview with her about ALS, symptoms, support, and Les Turner’s free services, then both hosts connect the message to how schools can support students and staff carrying heavy burdens and encourage donations or sharing the episode. Donate here: https://lesturnerals.org/make-a-donation/

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