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May 7
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Reflections on the Role of Mentors and T...

Bill Burke
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On the heels of the “Arts Educators Save the World” feed swap episode with Jonathan Groff and his elementary school music teacher, Linda Tough, Bill Burke reflects on the role of teachers and mentors in helping us all be optimistic He shares his own influences and those of many Blue Sky guests, while encouraging us to think of our own and consider being mentors ourselves. 

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