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In this episode, I’m talking about everything from a wildly out-of-place operatic performance at my dinner table… to a voice memo that had me reconsidering every teacher’s unspoken job description… to the moment I accidentally confessed to a German felony because I couldn't understand what anyone was saying.
And yes, there’s a story in here about nipples. And lotion. And regret.
Plus, I’m finally sharing the unexpected resource that has completely reshaped how I think about reading instruction… and honestly, I want to know what you think about it.
Takeaways:
Why context is the difference between a beautiful performance… and a crime scene.
The unexpected way a Japanese festival turned one teacher into a local legend.
How I found myself explaining German law at 4 AM while crying in a police station.
The moment a student’s “self-care routine” derailed an entire classroom.
The literacy podcast that has me rethinking the way we teach reading, yes, even outside ELA.
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A Human Content Production
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Holiday Classroom Decorations
01:45 - Family Holiday Preparations
03:32 - Unexpected Musical Performance
05:23 - The Importance of Context in Comedy
08:33 - Voice Memo: Beauty Contest in Japan
15:52 - Voice Memo: Classroom Antics
20:15 - Resource Highlight: Sold a Story Podcast
23:10 - Conclusion and Credits
