This Professional Development opportunity will provide a firsthand account of the immigrant journey from a high school newcomer to a high school ESL teacher. Emily Francis traveled from Guatemala to the US as a teen and shares her experiences in her Stories Matter podcasts. Participants will get five hours of CTLE credit for this course by listening to podcasts and engaging in discussions online. The course will be completely asynchronous, with discussions and reflection completed at your own pace on Schoology from May 1 to June 12. All work will be done online and completed by June 12, 2025. Please note: There is NO meeting. All work is completed on your own.