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Meet Ms. Debra Reynolds, a 7th grade World History teacher at Wicomico Middle School, part of Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland. A passionate history buff, she's known for a long time that she wanted to become a history teacher in her hometown of Salisbury and is now finishing her third year teaching. As a second-year teacher, she was recognized by her county with the first-ever Rising Star Award. And she's also an avid skydiver, antique collector, and self-described "crazy cat lady." Debra uses social media and rapping to connect with her students and teach them elements of world history—you can follow her on TikTok or YouTube @rappingreynoldswm.

Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day.

Read more on HMH's Shaped blog, including a full transcript and background on this episode: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/podcast-hmh-learning-moments-teachers-in-america-debra-reynolds-salisbury-md

See behind-the-scenes photos on HMH's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5sQc4fIs3sfxMYfj942ag