In this heartwarming and humorous episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the story of a second grader who proudly announced, “I have three dads!” after seeing a picture of their speech and language pathologist’s very tall family. What started as giggles about height turned into a powerful reminder of the diverse ways students define family.
Through this spontaneous moment of storytelling, Dr. Gina highlights how authentic connections spark literacy, belonging, and voice—without the need for a worksheet or prompt. Listeners will walk away inspired to honor student narratives, embrace family diversity, and recognize everyday classroom conversations as literacy in action.
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