14 - Annick Rauch Embraces the Messy

***NOTE: This episode contains a discussion about pregnancy loss and there is also a brief mention of suicide.***

In this episode, Shannon and Annick Rauch discuss Annick's beautiful book, PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and still Be Your Best Self at Work and at Home.  Before the conversation, Shannon reveals that she's struggling to to balance her desire to prepare teachers for much needed assessment reform and piling more on their plates.

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Annick Rauch is a passionate grade 1 French immersion teacher who began her teaching career in 2009. She was chosen as an inaugural educator to open École Sage Creek School where she continues to teach today. She prides herself on developing relationships with students in order to create a classroom community where everyone encourages, supports, and challenges one another. She incorporates students’ interests and passions into their learning and truly loves what she does. Outside of school, Annick is a very busy mom. She and her husband Chris have four energetic boys.

 

You can find more about Annick Rauch at https://www.annickrauch.ca/

 

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