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This I Believe - Titan Edition

Alicia Torrezpodcasters.spotify.com
This series includes This I Believe essays written by students at Dr. Claudia Thomas Middle School in Lakewood, Washington. Inspired by NPR's "This I Believe Project," students reflect on their guiding beliefs, the values that they hold dear, and the character that possesses them to lead. At Thomas, we believe in Character, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning, and Leadership. Students at Thomas can take Student Leadership as an elective, where students from 6th-8th grade reflect on what it takes to be a leader with good character.
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Episodes

Season 3 Trailer

This season will include students from Semester 2 Leadership! This season, you'll hear from 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, and a few teachers!

Mar 27, 20231 min

I Believe in Kindness by Jillian B.

In this episode, Jillian tells the sweet story about how a day at the trampoline park led to her belief in Kindness.

Jan 30, 20233 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2 Trailer

We're ready for a brand new season of Thomas Middle School's THIS I BELIEVE! This season, hear from 6th graders on what guides them to be better leaders!

Jan 23, 20231 minSeason 2Ep. 1

I Believe Humans Need Nature by Mr. Erler

Mr. Erler is the 8th grade Social Studies Teacher at Mann. He spends his summers deep in the woods at outdoor Summer Camps, and from his essay, you will hear how he finds solace and peace in nature.

Oct 18, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 9

I Believe in Dedication by Alexis T.

Despite an injury that prevented her from recording her essay when she wanted to, Alexis stayed dedicated to the mission and offers up her essay: a belief in dedication and doing the right thing.

Oct 16, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 8

I Believe in Self Worth by Elia A.

If you've ever been fourteen, you know how hard it can be to do something as simple as love yourself. In her essay, 8th grader Elia discusses the journey she went through to realize her own Self Worth.

Oct 15, 20193 minSeason 1Ep. 7

I Believe Strangers are the Best by Jeremy W.

We've all heard "Stranger Danger..." but 8th grader Jeremy wants to shatter that idea and in his This I Believe Essay, you'll hear why Jeremy thinks that strangers are the best kind of people.

Oct 11, 20193 minSeason 1Ep. 6

I Believe in Flexibility by Kiara C.

In this 4th episode, Kiara C. discusses how she had to find ways to be flexible when she experienced a pretty major setback -- instead of letting it stop her, she thrived in her flexibility.

Oct 03, 20193 minSeason 1Ep. 4

I Believe in Love by Aylana W.

This episode features Mann 8th Grader Aylana W. In her essay, Aylana discusses how she learned about love at the age of thirteen.

Sep 24, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introduction - Trailer

This series includes This I Believe essays written by Mann Middle’s School’s 8thgrade class of 2019/2020. The following description is from ThisIBelieve.org: This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. Over 125,000 of these essays, written by people from all walks of life, have been archived here on our website, heard on public radio, chronicled through our books, and featured in weekly pod...

Sep 13, 20192 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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