Being a First-Generation American, Grad School, and ‘White Girl Wednesday’ with Ephraim Amissah
4AZ by Tyler McDowell-Blanken
Episode notes
University of Arizona master’s student Ephraim Amissah joins Tyler to discuss his journey into the teaching profession. He shares details about his family’s journey to the United States, his experiences overcoming mental health challenges, and the first semester of his graduate studies.
Connect with Ephraim: @ephraimamissah
Connect with Us: @4azteach
0:00 Introduction
1:00 College
10:36 Pursuing Education
13:30 ADHD
19:50 Overcoming Doubt
22:40 Mr. Amissah
24:50 Coaching Football
31:50 Grad School
36:50 Moms
41:55 Finding Your Confidence
43:19 Exit Ticket: Ephraim’s Playlist
Keywords
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