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Unified School District with programs and resources throughout their educa- tion and into employment. It was helpful that the district's other high school had started a similar course last year, taught by SMEA member Jeff Montooth. It doesn't surprise Razi that the course is in such demand, with a waiting list in addition to six sections. " We need this class — truly, it should be a graduation requirem ent." Sh e now teach es three personal finance courses as well as three U.S. histor y courses. While that keeps her busy, she finds the time to keep and train two therapy dogs, run triathlons and marathons, and head up her school site council, the football team snack bar and the social committee. Such multitasking, of course, extends to the personal finance class. Razi teaches many skills that go way beyond under- standing money or planning a career. "A postal ser vice worker came to talk about how to address envelopes, which many students did not know. ey learn to se w buttons! I tal k to th em about price-matching in stores and how to get it. ey find out what to do in a car acci- dent, how to go through insurance claims, how to leave a voicemail." Invaluable life hacks — what students (and all of us) need. Razi teaches many skills that go way beyond understanding money or planning a career, such as how to sew a button. The special license plate for mental health awareness, designed by a student in San Ramon. Wiseman is happy that talking about mental health has become more acceptable. "No one eight years ago wanted us to come on campus to talk suicide," she says. "Now everyone agrees that elementary kids need to know how to talk about not feeling well." Social-emotional learning (SEL) is now part of the school curriculum, though Wiseman believes it should be every day and not just every five days. "Students practice deep breathing, and the words and methods to express themselves with the person they're angry with," she says. "ey're learning the tools and learning about mental health. I am so thankful." L e a r n m o r e , a n d s h o w y o u r s u p p o r t f o r S B 2 1 , a t BeingwellCA.org. WELLNESS, continued from page 48 MONEY, continued from page 49 Applause for "Sing Show LIVE" Jennifer and Joshua Ray, third and fourth grade teachers at Orchard Elementary in Citrus Heights, recently made a big splash on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and deserv- edly so. The married Twin Rivers United Educators members were featured for their weekly "Sing Show LIVE." The Rays (shown talking to Kelly Clarkson) had been doing the beloved show at school on Friday mornings for 20 years, and when the pandemic hit, they took it online. It has since grown even more popular, with fans in the community and beyond. The variety show is for children and families, with songs, storytelling, puppet shows, crafts, and lots of educational info in between. At YouTube.com/SingShowLive. 50 cta.org CTA & You