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Dec 11
52m 30s

Voices in Teaching: Dr. Brandi De La Cru...

Chelsea Adams, Katie Day
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Special guest Dr. Brandi De La Cruz, 2025–2026 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, joins us for an honest, grounded look at the teaching profession. 
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