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[s2e3] Story Samurai 99%

But for Jacob Hill, they are legends. As a former member, Jacob sees the troupe not as corny, but as an "uplifting and cool" vehicle for education. The Conflict: Protection vs. Participation

The heart of the blog post—and the episode—is the friendship between Janine and Jacob. Fearing that the other teachers and students will mock Jacob for his connection to the group, Janine tries to "protect" him by manipulating him into not performing. [S2E3] Story Samurai

"Story Samurai" reminds us that trying too hard to be "cool" or "tough" often gets in the way of being effective. Whether you're a teacher in a Philly public school or just someone trying to find your footing, the most "badass" thing you can do is own your story—sword, tiger suit, and all. But for Jacob Hill, they are legends