LAYOUT:

• 6 Min Introduction
• 17 Min The Heart of the Conversation
• 3 Min Conclusion - Reflection and Outro

GUESTS ON EPISODE:

• Michelle Smith - ELA Teacher, Davis School District, Executive Board Member of the Davis Education Association
• Fatai Tu'ifua, Ms. Fatai - Elementary Teacher, Canyons School District, 2024 Teacher of the Year for East Midvale Elementary

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Connect with Michelle Smith
  • Email: smdenmic@yahoo.com
• Connect with Ms. Fatai
  • Email: fatai88tuifua@gmail.com

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PART OF THE SHOW

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (insta: @lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School District, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (insta: @raricks_room) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District, 2025 Rising Teacher Leader of the Year

Executive Producer:

• Kayla Towner (insta: @mrstowner9) -- Taught elementary education K-6th, Technology Specialist, Project Manager, and Podcast Producer.

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (insta: @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.