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Educators - First Episode

Web (Full Length Episode) – 2019

I’m not going to be in your face or anything. I’ll just play four square with the boys.
– Robert (Paul Glover) tries to reassure daughter Maia (Charlotte McDonald) that his presence as an adult student won't cause a problem
I’m not interested in anything you guys say, ok. Hands down, not interested.
– Teacher Robyn (Jackie van Beek) addresses her students
We are journeying together on the road towards our eventual deaths.
– Teacher Robyn (Jackie van Beek) discusses novel The Road with her class
I've done a lot of improvisation, but I was really given a run for my money by some of the other improvisers in this show. I love that — having to really lift my game.
– Jackie van Beek on working with the rest of the Educators cast, The NZ Woman's Weekly, 16 May 2019

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