2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year Dr. Rachael Mahmood

Join Shift Everything for a conversation with 2024 Illinois Teacher of Year Dr. Rachael Mahmood. Hear about her journey to becoming an educator, what it’s like to be a student in her classroom, and why she is on a mission to highlight educators’ voices so everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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