In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by Katie Silcott, a Grammy-nominated music educator whose passion for spreading joy is reflected in her teaching philosophy. In this inspiring and delightful conversation, Wendy and Katie discuss the impact of teaching junior high, Katie's experience being nominated for a Grammy, and share five key takeaways that both parents and teachers can use to support their middle schoolers.

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In this episode, Katie Silcott talks about the Sunshine Ratio and shares five ways parents and educators can support their middle schoolers. Now, you can put the information into practice with this free downloadable!

During this discussion, Katie references the Cult of Pedagogy article, "Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers," by Jennifer Gonzalez.