Joy McCaleb Poteet Joins Shan Stout & Johnathon Frank To Discuss Adjunct Instruction

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Join us for a special episode featuring Joy McCaleb Poteet — local actress, former Upperman High School teacher, and current adjunct instructor at Tennessee Tech! From directing high school plays to stepping onto film sets like 911: Nashville and Scarpetta, Joy shares stories from the classroom, the stage, and the screen. Hear how she’s keeping her edge by being both teacher and student, and why real-world experience in journalism and theatre still matters. Don’t miss this inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at a life dedicated to education and the arts — only on your local radio podcast!

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