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Season 3 Episode 67: The Personification of Perseverance w/ Lesleigh K
Thank you for joining me for another episode of Talking Backto the Teacher Podcast. My guest today pulled up and met me at Senor Locos in Plano, Texas. She is a recent high school graduate. She completed 2 years of our clinicals programs. She frequented hospitals , vet clinics, medical centers andmore. She honed her IV skills at the fire station and with first responders. She earned her PCT certificate through the clinical program as well. She is a dual credit student who earned ample college credits for little to no charge while still enrolled in college. She is just getting started. She is a big sister, with thinking and processing beyond her years. She works 2 jobs, plays 3rd parent at times and has more recently relocated across the country to North Carolina. Tell Petey Pablo I said what's up!
Listeners, please let me introduce you to Lesleigh Karlin.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher
Summer & Summer Work
Balancing Senior Year
Clinicals
Ride Outs
Graduation
Little Brother
Military
Jordan
Blessings from God
Hot Chocolate (Rapid Fire)
Kylie
Alani
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee ofthe highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
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ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 3 Episode 66
The Drummer's Beat w/ Braden
My guest this episode is a recent 2025 high school graduate named Braden Keith! Folks… when we talk about passion, he exudes it. And his talent and knowledge are beyond the measurables that I originally thought. He is a creative. He is disciplined. And he never shies away from practice, even if hekeeps the rest of the family awake at night. Ep. 66 shall be a classic and will be an inspiration for all who love music. He rocked some trivia questions and had me google searching and downloading songs of some of the most talented percussionists in the world!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher
Cowboys!
Happy Plano
G.O.A.T.
School w/ Mom
Middle Child
Percussion
Choosing Oklahoma State University
Picking Percussion
Chasing Dreams
EndGame
Dream Career
Favs
Hot Chocolate: Band Trivia Edition
The Hypotheticals
Links for this episode
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platformyou listen to this podcast!
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee ofthe highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
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ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as an educator for more than two decades and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 3 Episode 65 "Granting Gabby Access to Your Brain"
My guest this episode is Gabby Jones! 2025 grad who is already a sophomore academically in college, and that's after graduating from high school less than 3 months ago. She is a smart one and she will tell you all about what she has learned when it pertains to learning and learning styles. Also, if you grant her access to your brain and thoughts, one day she'll be able to help you overcome some of those things you don't wish to talk about, but need to heal from. Listen to her journey and see where she is headed next!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher
Graduation Day
School Involvement
Junior Year and AMSTUD
No Drops, No Changes
The Best
Refusing to Learn
No Phone Zone
Diverse Learning
From Around the Way
Experiences
One Event
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
Paging Dr. Gabby
Advice
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 star rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batchartisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughoutthe day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 3 Episode 63: The Laudable Longhorn Esther Jesse
GRADUATES!!!! Stand Up! Crossing the stage at 16 is crazy work!! But that is what is happening. Do you remember Christian Okoye? Running Back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the early 90s? That dude had the best nickname ever: The Nigerian Nightmare. That is what the competitors of Esther Jesse must call her in the realm of Speech &Debate... because she EATS. The entire state of Texas knows her in that space. The nation is familiar with her in that domain. And she is about to leave some longhorn-sized hoof-prints on the campus of UT Austin this fall. We have been rocking together for the past 2 years and now she is off!
Her big sis was my guest on episode 31 and this is nothing like that episode.
We spoke on everything. And I had to get in my jabs being a die-hard Buckeye fan. Anyways, Austin is getting a great addition.
In this episode we discuss graduation, Austin, Speech & Debate, mentors, and the folks who had her back throughout this journey.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher:
Graduation
UT vs OSU
Impact Scholar
Age ain’t Nothin but a Number
Why UT
UT Speech and Debate
Leaving a Legacy
Crashing Out
Shep
An Army
Mentors
Graduation Day
Lola’s Episode 31 From P-Town to H-Town
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bl4DCckPRgOWfahW8REeY?si=SIx1FO9EQf2pK4o6pzp6VA
Links for this episode
Lola's Episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bl4DCckPRgOWfahW8REeY?si=SIx1FO9EQf2pK4o6pzp6VA
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb
Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beansfrom around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Education veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 3 Episode 62: Transformation Tabby
My guest this episode is Tabby. I used to call her Ms. Lacey when we used to chop it up in my Algebra II classes. I think I may have had her for more than 1 year come to think of it. Tabitha, if you don’t know her, is 34 and is living her best ranch-life with two beautiful daughters and a partner that is everything she manifested and more. She will tell you this is the man she always dreamed of doing life with. She will ALSO tell you that she manifested me as her teacher (Who Knew?)
Class of 2009!!!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher:
“I Didn’t Like High School”
Sock Capital & Sock Mills
Alabama to Florida
College Friends
Risa’s Epic Wedding
Flying With Babies
SPC & USF?
ASL
Meeting Justin
Mom Life
Sunny-Side Up
A Dedicated Daddy
SAHM
Links for this episode
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beans from around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Erica reads.
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Season 3 Episode 60:
Trig’s Trajectory w/Erica L.
My guest this episode is Erica. I used to call her Trigger,aka Trig for short. Sometimes students earn nicknames and you just ride with them for a bit. Well, I have been riding this one for 15 years now. I used to say she would trigger a new level of anger in me at times, or even her nickname of Michigan would trigger me, naturally because I am an Ohio State fan. But it's all love. We met her senior year in Florida, and she was a solid athlete in Michigan, and then came back down to Florida for a while and finished high school here.
So our journey began in Portable 3 in my Algebra II class and it has morphed into what where we are now. Two adults who serve children in their own capacity. My population is juniors and seniors in high school. Her population is students with autism and she is absolutely phenomenal.
We discuss the privilege athletes have in high school, what happens when you get caught in a big fat lie in my class,choosing adoption as a wonderful option for children, life, marriage, faith and more.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher
Detroit Lions Regular Season
Adoption
Michigan
High School in Florida
Useless Math
Good Student, Good Athlete
Being Known
School Daze
Hammer’d
Friendship
Marriage
Links for this episode
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https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb
Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating onwhatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to theTeacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company. Small batch artisan roasted coffee roasted in the USA. With the goal to deliver coffee of the highest quality, The Grind House Coffee Company sources their coffee beansfrom around the world to provide a coffee experience that energizes throughout the day. Veteran owned! Check them out!
https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He hasserved as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named forthe most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 3 Episode 59
Today on TBTTT you will be introduced to Viri Marquez. She is an entrepreneur who is in the space of beauty. Her main focus has been as a esthetician and she is well-versed with lashes, and beauty. We first crossed paths over a decade ago in North Dallas. And now she resides east of Dallas, but much of her livelihood and time is still spend in the Dallas area. Texas has been good to her and her family, and we dive right into that in the conversation.
Viri and her husband are both entrepreneurs so please check out their businesses and sites below. Topics we discuss and cover during this interview:
Viri’s Business
Lashology by Viridiana Marquez
Email: Lashology.xo@gmail.com
Site: https://lashology01.square.site
IG: @Lash.ology_
(469) 602-6370
Denny Vasquez
Eleven 11 Concrete & Solutions
“Because We’re The One’s”
Commercial and Residential Services
For inquiries, contact Denny Marquez
(504) 408-9128
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Episode 58: The Nole You Need to Know
Let me introduce you to Stephanie. OHS Class of 2006. Why is this class special? Because this was my first class. I know, I know, people say things like you never forget your first... and that can pertain to a lot of different things. But her class was my first class to graduate. I spoke about her on Episode 30.
Link to Episode 30: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/episodes/Episode-30-My-Favorite-Final-Exam-e2cuq9k/a-aan7ti8
Relevant Articles
https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/Executive-directors-office/
https://www.floridabar.org/about/section/profile/?num=122527
Overpayments article
Linda McMahon's Plan as it aligns with the plan of the current president of the United States and his agenda.
The Secretary of Education
Earn Your Leisure
Dismantling the Department of Education
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Season 3 Episode 56
Hannah Burrows is London’s Lady
My guest in this episode is Hannah Burrows. She livesoverseas and sat down to chat with me for a hot minute to discuss all things Texas & London and why she has a new place to call home. A rare episode in which Iam not chatting with one of my former students, but I knew her and taught with her mom, Aimey Washmon, the hot teacher! Ever thought of studying abroad or living outside ofthe U.S.? If so, this episode is for you. Listen to her journey and see where she is headed next!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to theTeacher
Greenwich, London
Where is home, truly?
No Halls with the Hot Mom
College in London
The Year of Critters
Published Author
Fantasy Worlds
Story-writing
An Archeologist
Consuming Culture
TikTok Overseas
Political Climate
Dual Citizenship
Links for this episode:
Places Mentioned in this Podcast:
The Trafalgar Tavern- https://www.trafalgartavern.co.uk/
The Trafalgar Tavern Menu as recommended by Hannah B
https://www.trafalgartavern.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TT-Pub-Menu-Jan-25-copy.pdf
Location:
The Trafalgar TavernPark Row, London,Royal Greenwich, SE10 9NW
The Gipsy Moth
https://www.thegipsymothgreenwich.co.uk/#/
The Sunday Menu if you join me overseas for the Browns game.https://www.thegipsymothgreenwich.co.uk/food/roasts#/
The Intercontinental Yogi JBI
Season 3 Episode 55
Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast! The podcast where talking back to your teacher is encouraged and mandatory! I’m black at it again! Happy February and Happy Black History Month.
My guest today is Jessica! She is a globetrotting yoga instructor who practices yoga immensely herself. In her own words, “Yoga has completely changed my life.” Take a listen and find out how!
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Durango, Colorado
Travel
Countries traveled to: Italy, Spain (Barcelona), Central America (Nicaragua), El Salvador, Greece
In High School…
Greece for Free
Yoga on multiple continents
Groovy Yoga
What Yoga has done for Jessica
New Travel Plan
Van Living
Durango is SPECIAL
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My guest this episode is the lovely Kennedy Kilgore. We met a few years ago in 2021 and she is a 2023 high school graduate. She was a bright-eyed junior making a name for herself, and I was navigating life with about 8 months of experience within the district under my counseling belt. She had dreams of being a Red Raider. For those of you not familiar with this learning institution, I am referring to none other than the Red Raiders of Texas Tech. Tech is in Lubbock, so approximately 299 miles away from PSHS.
On campus Kennedy is a Dean Student Ambassador within the college of Media and Communications. Ms. Kilgore is also an Advertising major.
Things to note about Texas Tech:
What Makes the Texas Tech Experience Different?
While being assertive and confident about our university, Red Raiders also celebrate Texas Tech's West Texas roots. As the university's first president, Paul W. Horn, said, “Everything that is done on these West Texas Plains ought to be done on a big scale.” You know that slogan, Everything is bigger in TX? This holds up to it.
Tech, as us Texas refer to it, goes out of their way to “embrace our distinct sense of place and our identity, recognizing them as formidable forces that shape tomorrow.” With focuses that lie, “in showcasing the potential and the achievements of our community, fueled by a pioneering spirit.”
So Kennedy is back to chat with her favorite school counselor (my words, not hers 😊) and we are just going to see how life has treated her since she departed Senior 18 or so month ago.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher
Being a Red Raider Rep
Coming Back
Dual Credit Courses Transferred
Finishing Early
Classes at Collin
Studying and Traveling Overseas
Meaningful Classes
Relationships and Connections
The Journey
End Game
Post High School
Links for this episode
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/
Texas Tech IG Page:
https://www.instagram.com/texastech/?hl=en
Texas Tech University Website
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by TRENDS BY TORI STORE! Trends by Tori Store is a shop of handcrafted unique jewelry. At Trends by Tori Store custom pieces are made, packaged and mailed to your doorstep. Great pricing and superior quality. Custom ordering is available as well. Reach out on IG @trendsbytoristore
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
#TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #texastech #redraiders #texas #college #university #tbttt #podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify
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Season_2_ Episode_53_
My guest this episode is Danielle Richardson. Episode 53 will not disappoint! Go way back into time and you’ll have students at the top of the stairs of OHS. That was my classroom. And in 3rd period, you would have met Ms. Richardson. She is now a successful adult who is vacating the hustle and bustle of the American Dream and now chasing her own international dreams. She is sculpting her lifestyle and physique into her best form yet! Listen to her journey and see where she is headed next!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher
Links for this episode
Thriving
Life is Chaos
Be Like Water
Half of Your Life
Remembering High School
Teachers
Manifesting and Making Colorado Happen
Loving and Love in Italy
Fitness and Health Journey
Loving Your Body
My Health Journey
No Fear
Hot Chocolate
Gary Mabe
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Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by TRENDS BY TORI STORE! Trends by Tori Store is a shop of handcrafter unique jewelry. At Trends by Tori Store custom pieces are made, packaged and mailed to your doorstep. Great pricing and superior quality. Custom ordering is available as well. Reach out on IG @trendsbytoristore
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Season 2 Episode 52
My guest this episode is Adriana Reyna. Class of 2012 stand up! And Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas stand up! Adriana’s story is a complex one and I think we may have to unpack it in a future episode. But for today’s episode we are unpacking her crazy love and obsession with horror movies, scary things, and all of the theme parks that celebrate Halloween and all of that! She just got back from a 5 day trip to California in which she did all the Universal parks and haunted rides too! We met at the Haunted Castle Café in North Texas… Plano to be exact. Creepy music, random fake screams and thunder rolls welcome us into this episode! Check us out!
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the
Teacher
The Haunted Castle Café in Plano, TX
California
The Menu
Insidious
Universal Studios
Cedar Point
Trick or Treating
Freddy is my Dude
6 Flags Fright Fest
Bucket List
Project Fear
To Be Continued
Links for this episode
The Haunted Castle Café in Plano,TX
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music
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Supporting this Podcast:
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ABOUT THE GUEST
My guest this week is Adriana Reyna. This 2012 Lake Highlands High School graduated was originally born in Monterrey, Mexico and now resides in the DFW area of Texas. When I tell you she loves horror movies, and all things scary, I mean it! We worked together at LH and developed a great and hilarious friendship. I sat down with her at the Haunted Castle Café just as the Halloween season was kicking off! Thanks for joining me Adri and shout out to Meowita and Puppito!
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast
Season 2 Episode 51
My guest this episode is Brenden Dickerson. Founder and Owner of ProTechPlaybook. Brenden works in the TECH sector when it comes to his professional career, but allowed his passion to expand outside of the traditional workspace. Brenden is a graduation of Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio and dropped in to chat with me on all things Elyria, career, business, and you guessed it TECHNOLOGY!
Born and raised in Elyria, Ohio, he shares a bit about life and the destinations he has been open to residing in. I sat with him just as he returned from his honeymoon with his beautiful bride, Emma.
He is a Miami University Alumni member and also is a member of Love and Honor: ATX Miami University 2025 Host Committee
Topics we discuss on this episode:
Fondest Memory of Elyria, Ohio
Ms. Belcher
Being a Student Athlete
Capital University to Miami University
Uprooting and Relocating
Extended Family
Nerds and Tech
ProTechPlayBook
Representation
Future Investments
Emma
Rivalry Wager
Links for this episode
My Guest Brenden’s Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenden-m-dickerson-8154a291
Email Brenden @ protechplaybook@icloud.com
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb
Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5 STAR rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
GrindHouseCoffeeCompany
ABOUT THE HOST
Public education veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
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Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast
Season 2 Episode 50: The Ebullient Emerald Jordan
Episode 50: The Ebullient Emerald Jordan
Emerald Jordan is a 2018 LHHS Graduate! She came to my class from Jackson, Mississippi, and shed some light on life in Jackson. She rocked my class, and left a lasting impression for sure.
She teaches classes at a Diva Dance studio in Plano, Texas! Ya'll she can DANCE, dance!!
Also, shout out to my longtime friend Toshe Phillips, who loves her Diva Dance class she participates in the Atlanta, GA area. Diva Dance has locations throughout the country!
Topics Discussed in this Episode:
Furnishing a Residence using Dollar tree
Jackson, Mississippi
The Reservoir.
Jackson State
A Fresh Start in Texas
E-Customs (@_e.customs_) Instagram
College Student?
Emerald the Hustler
Diva Dance and the 3 C’s
Art on Display (Money Bouquets & Gift Boxes)
Origin Story
Hearing from God
Contacting my Guest Emerald Jordan
Instagram: @_e.customs_
Email Emerald: esj6241@gmail.com
{E-Customs specializes in customized gift boxes. Based in the DFW area of Texas, gift boxes can be created for holidays or any special events. Contact Emerald at esj
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnyVYhKl7-0/?igsh=MXZxMGg3ZXU2MnFyZg%3D%3D&img_index=6
See that pic with those 4 handsome men? Emerald's first sold art frame now houses it. That launched the entrepreneur life for her in High School! That is frame is an _e.customs_ original before the brand ever began!
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Welcome to Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast
Season 2 Episode 49
My guest this episode is Laura! Man… this woman has done it all in her career. Law enforcement, finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, motherhood. Growing up in Dallas, her diverse upbringing has exposed her to so much. She presently run a business with her husband who is an amazing life and business partner. We go back almost a dozen year now and our friendship is always a lot of fun, laughter, and we challenge and encourage each other.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher
Summer Snippets
Lake Highlands
Lunch Duty and Comic Books
School Security
The Memory of Christopher Dwayne Gibson
Police Officer
Two-person Team
Waffle House
Adriana
Glitter
ANOTHER Degree for me
Accountability Partners
Literature
Rowing
Links for this episode
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast on YouTube Music
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8eHWBhsBlZ_04pnnVSLovhqAdYv97Neb
Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by TRENDS BY TORI STORE! Trends by Tori Store is a shop of handcrafter unique jewelry. At Trends by Tori Store custom pieces are made, packaged and mailed to your doorstep. Great pricing and superior quality. Custom ordering is available as well. Reach out on IG @trendsbytoristore
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” to him and share life stories and lessons.
#TalkingBackToTheTeacherPodcast #TalkingBackToTheTeacher #tbttt #podcast #teachers #talkingbacktotheteacher #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #podbean #hotchocolate #police #lawenforcement #entreprenuers #entrepreneurship #realestate #investment #investing #invest
START YOUR ENGINES!!
My guest this episode is Ninja Noy! Former student of mine from way back in the day in Florida. She is a motorcycle rider, and online content producer. Her bike of choice in a ninja bike, hence the name! Right now it's a Kawasaki.
Topics we discuss on this episode of Talking Back to the Teacher
New Opportunities
Facebook to the Rescue
Recording Rides
Kory the Duck
Racing
Noods
For a Beginner…
Record Forever and the Future
Links for this episode
The Official NINJA NOY Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/mrsfloridapetite23/?ref=jyangting.com
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/talkingbacktotheteacherpodcast/
Supporting this Podcast:
One of the best ways you can support Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is by rating this podcast! I would love and appreciate receiving a 5rating on whatever platform you listen to this podcast!
If you would like to financially support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwayne-ham/support
SPONSORS
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is sponsored by The Grind House Coffee Company.
"At Grind House Coffee Company, our goal is to deliver coffee of the highest quality that truly reflects the hard work and dedication of our customers. We source our coffee beans from around the world, use environmentally responsible techniques, and only the best ingredients to provide you with a coffee experience that energizes you throughout the day and embodies our passion for the grind." https://thegrindhousecoffeecompany.com/
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast is also sponsored by TRENDS BY TORI STORE! Trends by Tori Store is a shop of handcrafter unique jewelry. At Trends by Tori Store custom pieces are made, packaged and mailed to your doorstep. Great pricing and superior quality. Custom ordering is available as well. Reach out on IG @trendsbytoristore
ABOUT THE HOST
Education Veteran Dwayne Ham is a lifelong learner. He has served as a math educator for more than a decade and is presently a high school counselor. Listen as he invites lifelong friends, former students, and vibrant personalities to come and share stories and wisdom. With a podcast named for the most egregious issues his own teacher(s) dealt with, he now encourages his students and former students to come along and “talk back” and “talk with” him.
Talking Back to the Teacher Podcast Season 2 Episode 48
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