Teacher Tales #42 - Finding a way, showing up and making accommodations: JoAnne, ESL Bilingual District Supervisor, leader/mentor and educational champion for all

Teacher Tales

Apr 30 2023 | 00:34:59

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Show Notes

In this episode, we meet JoAnne, a district supervisor in New Jersey who wears many hats. Originally, JoAnne set out to become a lawyer. However, after working in a refugee center in college, JoAnne became impassioned to become a teacher and champion for ESL bilingual students. She became a mentor, leader and instrument for change.…

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