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Safe Places & High Expectations with 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Ali Snabon-Jun

January 22, 2026 • Moreland University • Season 1 • Episode 47

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Ali Snabon-Jun, the 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year, has spent 20 years teaching music in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas. From opening new schools to re-establishing elementary music programs from the ground up, she has created classrooms and choirs defined by joy and the belief that every student can rise to meet high expectations.

In this episode, Snabon-Jun shares how she builds trust with administrators to teach creatively, why she leads with encouragement and honesty, and how her inclusive classroom culture gets meaningful results. Whether she's inspiring students to discover their voices or making an 80-member choir into a schoolwide family, Snabon-Jun offers a fresh perspective for teachers looking to inspire confidence and growth in every learner.

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