Speaker 1
I have three children. I am a stay-at-home mom. I illustrate children's books. I currently am getting my teaching degree. I am married.
Speaker 2
I love taking walks on the beach. In my free time, I go on mountain hikes. I can speak english and spanish fluently. I'm currently in high school. I am moving to a new house next week.
Speaker 1
I am taking a degree in teaching.
Speaker 2
I live near a beach. I am moving next week. I go to high school. I like to hike. I like the beach. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am in high school.
Speaker 1
Hello nice to meet you.
Speaker 2
Hey, just got done walking on the beach, how are you?
Speaker 1
I'm doing okay, how are you.
Speaker 2
Great, just getting ready for a late start at high school. Moving next week!
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds like you are busy.
Speaker 2
Very, haven't had time to go hiking recently.
Speaker 1
Sounds like you have a lot of hobbies.
Speaker 2
I do. Hiking. The beach. Languages. I'm fluent in english and spanish.
Speaker 1
Wow what a well rounded person.
Speaker 2
Thanks! I have my high school language teacher to thank.
Speaker 1
Yeah that's cool I am getting my degree in teaching.
Speaker 2
I'm still in high school, so I hope you turn into a good one!
Speaker 1
Thanks they are important in this world.
Speaker 2
Definitely. I'm still packing for the big move!
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Speaker 1
I am taking a degree in teaching.
Speaker 2
I live near a beach. I am moving next week. I go to high school. I like to hike. I like the beach. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am in high school.
Speaker 1
How is School today? Do you have Spanish?
Speaker 2
No spanish today! I had english and art and then a really good history lesson. 
Speaker 1
Is there anything you don't like about your teachers in school? How they teach, what they teach...anything like that?
Speaker 2
Sure.. I have some pretty bad teachers tbh. The worst ones just want you to rote learn and regurgitate whatever they tell you, they're not interested in debate or new ideas. What sort of teaching style do you think you'll use?
Speaker 1
I am not too sure yet. I want the students to be able to come to me about anything, but I also don't want to be their friend. I am there to guide and to teach. Do you have any suggestions for your teachers to be better?
Speaker 2
It's hard to strike a balance between those two things I think, but I have some teachers who are like that! I think mostly the teachers I have who are bad need to listen to the kids more. It feels like they don't respect young people or believe their ideas are important. Did you always want to be a teacher?
Speaker 1
I have, I'm just not sure what grade I want to teach. My goal is to become a principal one day and have an impact on an entire school
Speaker 2
Oh wow that would be cool! I reckon teaching older kids would be way less stressful but I guess the youngest ones are easier too. Mostly just the in between ages that would be tough haha. Do you have ideas about things you would change if you got to be the principal? 
Speaker 1
It would depend on the school I was in, but I would want to talk to the students and see what their problems are because if you have students unhappy with the school in general I don't think you can move forward
Speaker 2
It's true. I have a really bad principal. She just cares about the school
Speaker 1
I think alot of principals just care about the funding, but I think you need to build from the bottom up, not the top down. Got to start with the unhappy students and things will just blossom from there
Speaker 2
Yeah sorry computer issues i mean't to say school's image and money. But yeah I completely agree, I wish she would hold meetings and listen to us. Did you have a good time at high school when you were a student? 
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Speaker 1
I am taking a degree in teaching. I care about my students education. I earn my students trust. I want to be a school principal. I like to find and fix problems. I focus on the root cause of an issue.
Speaker 2
I live near a beach. I am moving next week. I go to high school. I like to hike. I like the beach. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am in high school. I am a student. I have some bad teachers. I don't feel respected by teachers. I don't like my principal. I don't have a voice as a student.
Speaker 1
I have a teaching exam coming up this week.
Speaker 2
Oh, that’s important. How are you feeling? What are you doing to prepare? I like to study a lot, so I’m always ready for exams but I’m guessing this is different.
Speaker 1
I'm feeling fine, but occasionally think that teaching degrees are too distant from the realities of what teachers and students need on the ground.
Speaker 2
I think you’re right. I have a lot of bad teachers but some are good, too. I’m lucky because I like to put the focus on myself to study hard. I also find to relax and just be a regular high school student, too. I like to play games and watch movies. I think teachers should do the same to keep their sanity.
Speaker 1
I also want to relax and keep my sanity, but there does have to exist at least a bit of putting lipsticks on pigs if I am to be made principal.
Speaker 2
I don’t like my principal because he doesn’t really give us students voices. But I do my best to have fun when I can, like movies and games. What do you like to do to relax?
Speaker 1
Oh, a bit of knitting for the stress, and air guitar on the weekends too.
Speaker 2
That sounds like fun. I have never done any knitting before. I do like to make art though with paints and pencils. I have a full journal of art.
Speaker 1
Knitting is really quite the activity for mental flow and (as Grey's Anatomy once said) finger coordination. I heard you like hiking; where are you thinking of going next?
Speaker 2
I like to hike in the hills around the area and I’ll probably do that again soon. Everything about it is a good way to relax. I like to watch the birds. I like to cook marshmallows over an open fire. And if I decide to camp out with others, I like to tell stories. Have you ever done any hiking?
Speaker 1
Oooh...didn't have too much time for anything beyond a visitor center nature walk.
Speaker 2
You should make time for yourself. I like to set time aside so I can relax when I find myself studying too much. Going hiking and getting away from everything is a perfect opportunity.
5 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I am taking a degree in teaching. I care about my students education. I earn my students trust. I want to be a school principal. I like to find and fix problems. I focus on the root cause of an issue. I teach for exam for coming week. I want to relax and keep my calm.
Speaker 2
I live near a beach. I am moving next week. I like the beach. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am in high school. I am a student. I have some bad teachers. I don’t like my principal. He didn't care about students. I don't feel respected by teachers. I don't like my principal. I don't have a voice as a student. I play game and watch movies relax my mind. I do like to make art though with paints and pencils. I like to hike in the hills. I like to watch the birds. Hiking is best way to get relax.
Speaker 1
I just take lesson to my students for exam. Some discus about hiking for relaxation.
Speaker 2
Do you still want to be a principal then? I don't like mine. Maybe you could be mine haha
Speaker 1
I do want to be a principal because I care very much about my students' education. What is your favorite part about your school?
Speaker 2
I like art class the most. The rest of it sucks and I feel like I don't need it. My teachers are mean. I love when school is out.
Speaker 1
What do you want to do after high school? Would you like to continue art?
Speaker 2
I am not sure yet. Maybe I will be a lifeguard and move back to the beach on my own. I am sad to be leaving. I do not think I want to go to college.
Speaker 1
Where are you moving to?
Speaker 2
I am moving to the mountains in TN because my father lost his job and we have to go live with family members I have never met.
Speaker 1
That definitely sounds scary, but at least there will be good hiking in the mountains!
Speaker 2
You are right about that I will have a bunch of new beautiful places to see, thanks!
Speaker 1
Of course!! And there will be lots of new birds!
Speaker 2
I will have to buy a new camera to take pics of them all! I can send you some if you want.
5 days 7 hours
Speaker 1
I am taking a degree in teaching. I care about my students education. I earn my students trust. I want to be a school principal. I like to find and fix problems. I focus on the root cause of an issue. I teach for exam for coming week. I want to relax and keep my calm.
Speaker 2
I live near a beach. I am moving next week. I am moving away to college soon. I am moving to Tennessee to live with family members I have never met. I have a father who lost his job. I like the beach. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am in high school. I am a student. I have some bad teachers. I don’t like my principal. He didn't care about students. I don't feel respected by teachers. I don't like my principal. I don't have a voice as a student. I play game and watch movies relax my mind. I do like to make art though with paints and pencils. I like to hike in the hills. I like to watch the birds. Hiking is best way to get relax. I enjoy photographing birds. I do not enjoy school overall. I do enjoy art class.
Speaker 1
I forgot to ask: what is your favorite camera model?
Speaker 2
My favorite is the GoPro Hero 8. The pictures and videos come out great! How did your students do on the exam?
Speaker 1
They had a very high pass rate! I am so proud of them, they worked so hard. I had a pizza party in class the last day of school. I wish I could help you enjoy school more and find your place there.
Speaker 2
I don't really like school, to be honest. Maybe if I had a teacher that gave pizza parties I would enjoy school more! What kind of pizza did you guys have?
Speaker 1
Oh we had several different types, even one with no cheese and veggies only for a vegan in the class. I'd love to get together and give you some tips on how to get the teachers "on your side" or tutor you, just let me know. Have you seen any rare or unusual birds lately? 
Speaker 2
Yea I could definitely use some tips. I haven't seen any rare birds lately, but I'm excited to move to TN... I think I'll find some really different birds there.
Speaker 1
I though of you the other day, I saw a sandhill crane..would have made a great photo
Speaker 2
Omg.. I still haven't gotten a chance to photograph one! Where did you see it?
Speaker 1
It was flying over a conservation area near my house...rare in these parts. Ever seen one?
Speaker 2
I've only seen it once.. but I didn't have my camera with me at the time.
Speaker 1
What other birds have you photographed lately
Speaker 2
I took a picture of a really beautiful cardinal yesterday. I was so excited.
5 days 12 hours