The Teacher Coach with T.K. Griffith and Scott Matthew Callaghan

May 09 2021 7
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We will explore our lifelong passions of high school teaching and basketball coaching by digging into what makes a great teacher and coach. In addition, we will interview people who have devoted their life to education and dig deeper into the essence of the "teacher coach." Our belief is that whether you are in the math or English classroom or on the field or court, the "teacher coach" approach is the winning approach.

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