Melissa Summerford (@SummerfordStars) - Are You Renting Someone Else's Dream?
On this episode, I Zoom in Melissa Summerford, and we chat about her life, how she began to reflect on what she wanted, and how that led to a career change.
The Dr. Will Show Podcast · Melissa Summerford, Dr. Will Deyamport III
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Show Notes
Melissa Summerford is a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator and Teacher Success Champion at Kami. She's all about student choice and voice, which she believes leads to student ownership and engagement. Melissa loves the Littles and helps teachers differentiate learning through fun activities. With 16 years of experience in Pre-K, 2nd, 3rd, and Advanced Academics, Melissa is always looking for ways to innovate and improve. She knows teamwork and staying connected are key to success!
Twitter/Instagram/TikTOK Handle: @SummerfordStars
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasummerford
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