In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews her former teacher, Laurie Townshend, who has been a middle school teacher for 22 years. They discuss the challenges and obstacles Laurie faced as a Black female educator, the importance of representation for students, and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Laurie also shares her motivations for considering a career change into filmmaking. Additionally, she talks about her passion for documentary films and the inspiration behind her projects.
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