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😰 What happens when a kid who struggled in school becomes a teacher who almost quit but then just wants to become better💪? On this episode of ToT, Dr. Alex Lin gets honest about his journey from underperforming student to overwhelmed first-year teacher, teaching across Japan and Oakland, and navigating the shift from elementary all the way to middle school social studies. If you've ever felt like you were one bad day away from walking away, this conversation might be exactly what you needed to hear.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
02:54 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher
10:43 Early Teaching Experiences and Challenges
20:29 Navigating the Credentialing Process
21:48 Navigating Student Teaching Challenges
26:27 Finding Classroom Management Strategies
27:53 Transitioning to Full-Time Teaching
34:12 Building Relationships with Students
35:11 Shifting from Elementary to Middle School
44:59 Encouragement for Future Educators
15 Apr 2026
[EP2] Making College Dreams Come True
College — is it the place where you finally discover who you are.. or just the beginning of a much bigger journey? We sit down with Mel O, future educator and first gen student, to get into how she navigated her cultural identity, what self-advocacy actually looks like when nobody hands you a roadmap, and how family and community shaped the person she's becoming. Do you know what it really takes to bet on yourself when the odds aren't in your favor?
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
03:00 Reflecting on College Journey
05:57 The Importance of Advocacy and Self-Identity
08:56 Navigating Cultural Identity and Expectations
12:07 Family Dynamics and Educational Pressure
14:53 The Role of Educators in Family Engagement
18:13 Community Support and Resources
21:08 Lessons Learned in College
23:54 Balancing Expectations and Self-Worth
27:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections
1 Mar 2026
[EP1] What is ToT? Origins and its evolution over the last 10 years
In the very first episode of the Teachers of Tomorrow podcast, host Alex Lin sits down with Mikayla Boos, current president of ToT to discuss talk about this up and coming club going over the club's mission, origin story, fun stories and what makes this a fun club to be a part of. Learn how to get involved and how you can support the growing need for passionate educators.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
07:33 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher
10:39 The Impact of Teachers on Students
13:29 The Importance of Teacher Support and Community
16:37 The Teachers of Tomorrow Club
19:23 The Teacher Shortage Crisis
22:13 The Future of Education and Technology
24:31 Building Community Among Future Educators
26:54 The Evolution of Teachers of Tomorrow
38:00 Vision for the Future of Education
47:13 Navigating the Teaching Journey
53:17 Closing
29 May 2025
EP1: Intro to "It Takes a Village"
Host Alex Lin introduces "It Takes a Village," exploring the podcast's vision to highlight community's role in child development and education.
24 May 2025
S1E0: Welcome to the [It Takes a Village 🛖] Podcast 🎧
Host Alex Lin introduces the "It Takes a Village" podcast, exploring how families, schools, and communities collectively influence children's development.
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