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Dr. Teri Anderson And Jeremy Wendt Dive Deep Into The Imagination Station Library

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Teri Anderson, a lifelong educator and board member for the Imagination Station Library. Teri shares her 39-year journey in education—from teaching kindergarten and serving as assistant superintendent of curriculum at Upperman High School to rediscovering her love for working directly with children. She opens up about her personal battles, her deep connection to the Imagination Station program founded by Dolly Parton, and the lasting impact of putting books into the hands of every child. It’s a heartfelt conversation about resilience, passion, and the power of reading to change lives.

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