In this episode, Shannon interviews Natalie Vardasso. Natalie is an educator, Solution Tree coach and speaker, and passionate learner. Driven to make education empowering for all, she has developed expertise in equitable assessment and grading practices and can break down complex topics into practical strategies to drive school improvement. In her spare time, she hosts The Educrush Podcast with Alex Noel. Natalie currently lives in Calgary, Alberta.  Before the interview, Shannon sends some love to her father, a retired teacher and source of inspiration.