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Beginning 5 Minutes - Intro, Day at the Hill, Introducing Courtnee Justice, & John Arthur’s Info Drop

The Next 12 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation (Pros & Cons of Being a Rural Educator, Concurrent Enrollment & Scholarships, & Looping)

The last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, and Wrap-up

Guest on Episode:

Courtnee Justice (@english_justus5) -- ELA Teacher, Emery School District

Additional Resources:

Go to le.utah.gov to find more information on who your legislator is and to learn more about different bills in sessions.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UT

Instagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

PART OF THE SHOW

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)