TandL Talks is your front-row seat to real conversations with passionate educators making a difference in classrooms every day. From innovative instructional practices to the everyday wins (and challenges!) of teaching and learning, this podcast brings you authentic stories, practical strategies, and inspiring insights. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or coach, you'll walk away feeling connected, energized, and ready to take your next instructional step—with purpose and heart.
Host Nancy is joined by new co-hosts Mandy and Candice for aconversation about the journeys that brought them to Puyallup, the educators who shaped their lives, and the work that brings them joy. Together, they reflect on the power of relationships, the importance of belonging, and theincredible impact educators have on students every day.
You'll also hear what excites them most about the yearahead, why celebrating excellence remains at the heart of TandL Talks, and how they'll continue amplifying the voices of teachers, paraeducators, students, and staff across the district.
Whether you're a longtime Tandler or a first-time listener,pull up a chair and join us in the clubhouse. Season 3 is all about connection, celebration, and sharing the stories that remind us why this work matters.
3 Aug 2026
TandL Talks S2Ep43 - ENCORE EPISODE - Inquiry Took The Wheel
What happens when social studies gets a glow-up?
In this Encore Episode of TandL Talks, Nancy sitsdown with teacher leaders Lisa Williams and Alyssa LaBrash totalk about piloting a new elementary social studies curriculum and the powerfulshifts they've seen in their classrooms. From students debating taxes andexploring rights and responsibilities to leading discussions and takingownership of their learning, this conversation highlights what happens wheninquiry takes center stage.
Lisa and Alyssa share their experiences as curriculum pilotteachers, the challenges and rewards of moving from traditional instruction toan inquiry-based approach, and why student voice and teacher leadership arecritical in adoption decisions. Along the way, they paint a compelling pictureof social studies learning that is engaging, inclusive, and connected to theworld students live in today.
If you've ever wondered what it looks like when studentsmove from simply learning history to thinking like historians, citizens, andchangemakers, this episode is for you.
27 Jul 2026
TandL Talks S2Ep42 - ENCORE EPISODE - The Math Person Myth
What happens when passionate educators come together to shape the future of mathematics learning?In this Encore Episode of TandL Talks, Nancy sits down with three members of the district's Math Cadre—Tracy Tsujii, Preston Gillihan, and Kim Douglas—to explore what great math instruction looks like and why it matters. From rethinking fluency and building conceptual understanding to the power of math manipulatives, Building Thinking Classrooms, and student discourse, this conversation highlights how we can help every student see themselves as a mathematician. Along the way, you'll hear stories of influential teachers, classroom "aha" moments, and a shared belief that math is about far more than getting the right answer—it's about confidence, curiosity, and perseverance.Because if every child leaves our schools believing, "I am a math person," that's a problem worth solving!
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