Teacher Reporting Labs (TRL) is a teacher-led podcast where educators report back on a mix of topics, triumphs and challenges they face in the classroom through exploratory and candid conversations.
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TRL LIVE! More than teachers: Passions, hobbies, and finding fulfillment
December 19, 2024Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2024 Teacher Workshop, this episode features educators reflecting on the challenges of balancing their work with personal passions. Through honest conversations, they share a range of hobbies—from poetry to photography, coaching Little League to playing music—and highlight the importance of self-care in staying grounded and fulfilled beyond the classroom.
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Featured educators: Franki Foster (Kendrick High School, Columbus, Georgia) Zach Greene (Whittier Elementary, Washington DC), and Amy Wathen (Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA)
Hosted by: Mike Conrad (Royal Oak High School, Michigan) and Dr. Sequoyah Wharton (Brentwood High School, New York)
SRL Community Engagement Manager Emily Hope Dobkin produced this episode with support from Youth Media Programming Senior Director Victor Fernandez, Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm, and Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske. Becky Wandel edited and mixed this episode.