Teachers in America
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsA podcast for K-12 educators covering the ever-changing learning landscape. Featuring educators from around the country, every moment is a chance to create connections, share stories, and explore classroom ideas that will influence the future. Teachers in America is produced by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, inspiring the thinkers and doers of tomorrow.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Teacher Appreciation Week with Special Guest Secretary Miguel Cardona
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHappy Teacher Appreciation Week everyone! Join us today as we welcome our special guest, Dr. Miguel Cardona, the 12th Secretary of Education for the U.S. We learn how educators have inspired him on his journey across 32 states, and why now is perhaps the most impactful time to become a teacher in America in recent history. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone y...
Classroom Transformations with Autumn Dvorak
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAutumn Dvorak's third graders never know what to expect when they enter her classroom. From a bakery to a museum to a carnival, her classroom transformations use hands-on projects and games to get her students excited about learning. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at [email protected]...
Serving Students, Country & Self with Samuel Gonzalez
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBPennsylvania educator Samuel Gonzalez spent his first year as a teacher attempting to build student relationships through a screen. Now that his virtual teaching journey is over and his students are back in the classroom, Sammy strives to provide diverse books to his second graders, all while studying for his doctorate and serving in the National Guard. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom ...
Fostering a Passion for STEM with Chicago Teacher Misty Richmond
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWe're kicking off season 4 of the podcast with Chicago Public Schools teacher Misty Richmond. By introducing her students to a range of careers paths and opportunities like the Chicago Invention Convention, she encourages a lifelong passion in STEM for her students. She shows students they matter. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good ca...
Next Gen Science Standards with Chicago Teacher Misty Richmond
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe're kicking off season 4 of the podcast with Chicago Public Schools teacher Misty Richmond, who discusses how she teaches the Next Generation Science Standards to both students and teachers. Join us as we follow her professional learning journey, and learn how she ties SEL into her science classroom. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a goo...
Celebrating Teacher Love in the Classroom
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBFor the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love. Featuring every guest from the last 10 episodes, this is our thank you to teachers everywhere for the work that you do for students every day. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in A...
Mash Up: Best of Teachers in America 2021
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBFor the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love. Featuring every guest from the last 10 episodes, this is our thank you to teachers everywhere for the work that you do for students every day. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in A...
Celebrating the Love of a Teacher
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBFor the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love. Featuring every guest from the last 10 episodes, this is our thank you to teachers everywhere for the work that you do for students every day. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in A...
The Freedom in Reading for Quarantined Kids with Kitty Donohoe
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMeet Kitty Donohoe, an elementary teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, part of the Santa-Monica Malibu Unified School District in Santa Monica, California. Kitty joins us for a discussion on reading, looping with her class, and her debut children’s novel, How to Ride a Dragonfly, coming to shelves near you summer 2023. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you...
The Benefits of Outdoor Teaching with Hannah French
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBMeet Hannah French, fourth grade teacher at Rowe Elementary School in Western Massachusetts. Hannah utilizes the woodland area around her school for place-based learning, and has moved many of her classes outdoors. There, students engage in location-specific challenges, journaling, and free play, all while becoming more familiar with the natural area around them. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the...
The Right Book for Reluctant Readers with Qorsho Hassan
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMeet Qorsho Hassan, a second grade teacher at the Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district in Burnsville, Minnesota. She is also the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year! On this episode we discuss the importance of independent reading, identity, and representation for our students. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom...
Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBMeet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher at Oakton Elementary School in the Evanston/Skokie School District in Evanston, Illinois. Before becoming a teacher, Perry worked in radio and television. As an educator, he has spent the past 11 years infusing an African-centered pedagogy into the curriculum. Perry utilizes his education to create a culturally responsive, project-based learning environment for independent, flexible thinkers. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the c...
Summer Hiatus and Podcast Awards
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBThe Teachers in America crew is off for the summer, but Noelle's got some episode recommendations to keep you entertained in the meantime. For more K-12 podcast content, head over to the Shaping the Future podcast to hear from industry leaders on what the future holds for students, teachers, and classrooms. Vote for Teachers in America in the Education and People's Choice categories this July on https://www.podcastawards.com/
Creativity, Community, and Pride with Owen Bondono
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMeet Owen Bondono, a high school ELA teacher at Oak Park High School, located in the Oak Park School district in Oak Park, Michigan. In 2021, Owen was named the first known transgender Michigan Teacher of the Year. He uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ student spaces and anti-racist teaching practices. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would b...
Lessons in Language and Loss Feat. Angelica Moreno
May 04, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBMeet Angelica Moreno, a Spanish kindergarten teacher at the Dual Language Academy at Dr. Sue Shook Elementary in El Paso, Texas. This week's discussion includes the struggles of students (and their parents) as they learn a new language, the effect of the El Paso Walmart shooting on the community, and the school's reaction to losing one of their own to COVID-19. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the ...
Lessons in Language and Loss with Angelica Moreno
May 04, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBMeet Angelica Moreno, a Spanish kindergarten teacher at the Dual Language Academy at Dr. Sue Shook Elementary in El Paso, Texas. This week's discussion includes the struggles of students (and their parents) as they learn a new language, the effect of the El Paso Walmart shooting on the community, and the school's reaction to losing one of their own to COVID-19. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the ...
Becoming Ms. Earth Feat. Juliana Urtubey
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMeet Juliana Urtubey, co-teacher and instructional strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in Clark County School District, Nevada. Juliana is the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and one of the four finalists for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Join us as we learn more about educational policy, and how our guest came to be known as "Ms. Earth." Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping yo...
Building Communication Across Communities Feat. Juliana Urtubey
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMeet Juliana Urtubey, co-teacher and instructional strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in Clark County School District, Nevada. Juliana is the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and one of the four finalists for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Join us as we learn more about educational policy, and how our guest came to be known as "Ms. Earth." Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping yo...
2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBMeet Juliana Urtubey, co-teacher and instructional strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juliana is the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Join us as we learn more about educational policy, and how our guest came to be known as "Ms. Earth." Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the ...
From Foster Care to VA Teacher of the Year with Anthony Swann
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMeet Anthony Swann, a fifth grade teacher in Rocky Mount, Virginia. From ages 9 to 21, Anthony lived in the foster care system. Today, he is an advocate for hope and empathy when it comes to students contending with trauma, and has been named the 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teache...
From Foster Care to State Teacher of the Year with Anthony Swann
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMeet Anthony Swann, a fifth grade teacher in Rocky Mount, Virginia. From ages 9 to 21, Anthony lived in the foster care system. Today, he is an advocate for hope and empathy when it comes to students contending with trauma, and has been named the 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teache...
From Foster Care to VA Teacher of the Year Feat. Anthony Swann
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMeet Anthony Swann, a fifth grade teacher in Rocky Mount, Virginia. From ages 9 to 21, Anthony lived in the foster care system. Today, he is an advocate for hope and empathy when it comes to students contending with trauma, and has been named the 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teache...
Podcast: Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching Feat. CJ Reynolds
March 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMeet CJ Reynolds, a high school teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By creating the teacher YouTube channel Real Rap with Reynolds, he has discovered that what might be ordinary for his classroom, could be someone else's extraordinary. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hm...
Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching Feat. CJ Reynolds
March 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMeet CJ Reynolds, a high school teacher at an all-boys school in inner city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By creating the teacher YouTube channel Real Rap with Reynolds, he has discovered that what might be ordinary for his classroom, could be someone else's extraordinary. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in Amer...
Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching with CJ Reynolds
March 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMeet CJ Reynolds, a high school teacher at an all-boys school in inner city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By creating the teacher YouTube channel Real Rap with Reynolds, he has discovered that what might be ordinary for his classroom, could be someone else's extraordinary. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in Amer...
Shaking Up the Kindergarten Curriculum Feat. LaNesha Tabb
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMeet LaNesha Tabb, a kindergarten teacher at the Metropolitan School District in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. After starting a blog called Education with an Apron, LaNesha turned her sights on writing a book about the importance of teaching social studies. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in Amer...
Shaking Up the Kindergarten Curriculum with LaNesha Tabb
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMeet LaNesha Tabb, a kindergarten teacher at the Metropolitan School District in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. After starting a blog called Education with an Apron, LaNesha set her sights on writing a book about the importance of teaching social studies. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America...
Season Three Trailer
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 741 KBFind out what's up next on Season 3 of Teachers in America. Host and former teacher Noelle Morris gives you the scoop!
On Embracing Native Culture in Alaska Feat. Danielle Riha
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBMeet Danielle Riha, a middle school teacher at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in Anchorage. She is passionate about equity, indigenous languages, and culturally relevant lessons. She was the Alaska Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year Award in 2019. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone y...
On Embracing Native Culture in Alaska with Danielle Riha
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBMeet Danielle Riha, a middle school teacher at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in Anchorage. She is passionate about equity, indigenous languages, and culturally relevant lessons. She was the Alaska Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year Award in 2019. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a ...
A Seat at the Peace Table Feat. Karen Johnston
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBMeet Karen Johnston, an elementary school teacher at Harriet Tubman Montessori in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen studied at The University of Southern Mississippi before she began her 14-year career in education. Montessori schools utilize student-directed activities with mixed grade level classes and Karen currently teaches grades K through 2. She serves as the Chief of Staff for the Blue Campus at her school, where she helps build a comfortable and open learning environment for her students...
A Seat at the Peace Table with Karen Johnston
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBMeet Karen Johnston, an elementary school teacher at Harriet Tubman Montessori in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen studied at The University of Southern Mississippi before she began her 14-year career in education. Montessori schools utilize student-directed activities with mixed grade level classes and Karen currently teaches grades K through 2. She serves as the Chief of Staff for the Blue Campus at her school, where she helps build a comfortable and open learning environment for her students...
Retiring During COVID-19 with Karl Grubaugh
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMeet Karl Grubaugh, a former AP economics teacher and advanced journalism advisor at Granite Bay High School, part of the Roseville Joint Union High School District in California. In 2020, Karl retired after almost 40 years as an educator and over 30 years in the journalism business. The student newspaper that he advised, The Granite Bay Gazette, has been inducted into the high school journalism Hall of Fame and is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Pacemaker, Quill and Scroll, ...
Retiring During COVID-19 Feat. Karl Grubaugh
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMeet Karl Grubaugh, a former AP economics teacher and advanced journalism advisor at Granite Bay High School, part of the Roseville Joint Union High School District in California. In 2020, Karl retired after almost 40 years as an educator and over 30 years in the journalism business. The student newspaper that he advised, The Granite Bay Gazette, has been inducted into the high school journalism Hall of Fame and is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Pacemaker, Quill and Scroll, ...
The Future of Journalism Feat. Karl Grubaugh
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMeet Karl Grubaugh, a former AP economics teacher and advanced journalism advisor at Granite Bay High School, part of the Roseville Joint Union High School District in California. In 2020, Karl retired after almost 40 years as an educator and over 30 years in the journalism business. The student newspaper that he advised, The Granite Bay Gazette, has been inducted into the high school journalism Hall of Fame and is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Pacemaker, Quill and Scroll, ...
Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student with Margarita Lezama
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMeet Margarita Lezama, a middle school ESL and ESOL teacher at Brownsville Middle School, part of Miami-Dade Public Schools in Miami, Florida. When she was a child, Margarita and her family fled the political situation in Nicaragua and immigrated to Mexico before seeking asylum in the United states in 1983. She now teaches a large immigrant population and relates with her students on topics like coping with culture shock, learning English, and facing discrimination. Margarita encourages her ...
Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student Feat. Margarita Lezama
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMeet Margarita Lezama, a middle school ESL and ESOL teacher at Brownsville Middle School, part of Miami-Dade Public Schools in Miami, Florida. When she was a child, Margarita and her family fled the political situation in Nicaragua and immigrated to Mexico before seeking asylum in the United states in 1983. She now teaches a large immigrant population and relates with her students on topics like coping with culture shock, learning English, and facing discrimination. Margarita encourages her ...
Virtual Learning During COVID-19 with Sharon Biava
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSharon Biava joins us once again to discuss virtual learning during COVID-19, and how she adapted to her new digital classroom with the help of her students. Sharon discusses strategies for mastering virtual learning, creating digital classroom rules, and taking time for self-care during this stressful time. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would b...
Virtual Learning During COVID-19 Feat. Sharon Biava
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSharon Biava joins us once again to discuss virtual learning during COVID-19, and how she adapted to her new digital classroom with the help of her students. Sharon discusses strategies for mastering virtual learning, creating digital classroom rules, and taking time for self-care during this stressful time. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someon...
Embrace Being Wrong, Applaud Being Right with Sharon Biava
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBMeet Sharon Biava, a 4th grade math teacher at Silver Lakes Elementary in Miramar, Florida, part of Broward County Public Schools. A proud single mother of twins, Sharon has been an educator for 18 years after two successful careers in finance and healthcare marketing. She is a coach for both the speech and debate team and the chess team, and is passionate about literacy, civics, and equity for all students. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from...
Embrace Being Wrong, Applaud Being Right Feat. Sharon Biava
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBMeet Sharon Biava, a 4th grade math teacher at Silver Lakes Elementary in Miramar, Florida, part of Broward County Public Schools. A proud single mother of twins, Sharon has been an educator for 18 years after two successful careers in finance and healthcare marketing. She is a coach for both the speech and debate team and the chess team, and is passionate about literacy, civics, and equity for all students. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. H...
On Being a POC in Academic Spaces Feat. Dr. Chris Emdin
September 09, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMeet Dr. Chris Emdin an Associate Professor of Science Education at Columbia University. Chris is the founder of Science Genius and HipHopEd, a nonprofit educational organization that boosts student voice by utilizing youth culture. His articles can be found in the New York Times and The Atlantic. He is also author of White Folks Who Teach In the Hood and the Rest of Ya’ll too, a New York Times best-seller. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. ...
On Being a POC in Academic Spaces with Dr. Chris Emdin
September 09, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMeet Dr. Chris Emdin an Associate Professor of Science Education at Columbia University. Chris is the founder of Science Genius and HipHopEd, a nonprofit educational organization that boosts student voice by utilizing youth culture. His articles can be found in the New York Times and The Atlantic. He is also author of White Folks Who Teach In the Hood and the Rest of Ya’ll too, a New York Times best-seller. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand fro...
Special Episode feat. Dr. Chris Emdin: Associate Professor in New York, NY
September 09, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMeet Dr. Chris Emdin an Associate Professor of Science Education at Columbia University. Chris is the founder of Science Genius and HipHopEd, a nonprofit educational organization that boosts student voice by utilizing youth culture. His articles can be found in the New York Times and The Atlantic. He is also author of White Folks Who Teach In the Hood and the Rest of Ya’ll too, a New York Times best-seller. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. ...
Teaching During COVID-19 feat. Priyank Bhatt
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. This week he joins us for a follow-up episode to discuss his experiences with virtual learning as an urban educator, and the social-emotional learning required in the age of COVID-19. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate fo...
Follow-Up: Priyank Bhatt in Newark, NJ
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. This week he joins us for a follow-up episode to discuss his experiences with virtual learning as an urban educator, and the social-emotional learning required in the age of COVID-19. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate fo...
Teaching During COVID-19 Feat. Priyank Bhatt
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. This week he joins us for a follow-up episode to discuss his experiences with virtual learning as an urban educator, and the social-emotional learning required in the age of COVID-19. Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate fo...
Teaching During COVID-19 with Priyank Bhatt
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. This week he joins us for a follow-up episode to discuss his experiences with virtual learning as an urban educator, and the social-emotional learning required in the age of COVID-19. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in Amer...
From ELL Student to HS Math Teacher Feat. Priyank Bhatt
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School, part of the Newark Public Schools in New Jersey. When he was a child, Priyank moved from India to the U.S., and learned English with the help of a dedicated ESL teacher and by watching cartoons with his friends. Even while he was struggling with the language barrier, Priyank discovered that math was universal, and began to tutor his friends when they struggled in class. By the time he was pursuing a master’s in education fro...
From ELL Student to HS Math Teacher with Priyank Bhatt
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBMeet Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School, part of the Newark Public Schools in New Jersey. When he was a child, Priyank moved from India to the U.S., and learned English with the help of a dedicated ESL teacher and by watching cartoons with his friends. Even while he was struggling with the language barrier, Priyank discovered that math was universal, and began to tutor his friends when they struggled in class. By the time he was pursuing a master’s in education fro...