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E24 · National Board Conversations
Ray Salazar
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2 years agoOn this episode of National Board Conversations, we take a trip to Chicago to speak with Ray Salazar. He is a National Board Certified High School English teacher, powerlifter, and more! You can check out some of his work at the White Rhino Blog and learn about his community efforts. We get to know how Ray became an English teacher, his state records in powerlifting, and talk about things close to him. Give him a follow on Twitter or Instagram, and I hope you enjoy the episode.
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