Welcome to episode 229 of Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. I'm your host Angela Watson

and I'm here to speak life, encouragement and truth into the minds and hearts of educators

and get you energized for the week ahead. Today I'm kicking off season 14 of the podcast

with an update on my summer and a look at what's ahead for Truth for Teachers. Visit truth

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