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Aug 2021
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The Teacher Series | Becky Myers-Pollock...

Rachel Merle-Smith
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In this fifth episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel talks with Becky about running an all-day, all-year primary program, the importance of practical life, and the importance of taking time away from the classroom to reset. 

 

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