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Oct 2023
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Welcome to Season 3 of Take Notes with J...

Jen Rafferty
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Have a question for the show? Text us here! Are you caught in the whirlwind of overwhelming responsibilities, forgetting the fiery passion that once fueled your teaching journey? Do Sundays fill you with dread, and does the very thought of Monday morning send chills down your spine? It’s time to toss those feelings out the window! Welcome to Season 3 of ... Show More
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