Teachers in America
Education is ever evolving. On Teachers in America, we connect with real educators and ed leaders to provide practical instructional tips and talk about the latest teaching trends to help you stay on the forefront of what’s new in education. Tune in to learn from educators who are embracing innovations, rethinking their approach, and focusing on what moves their students forward in learning and in life.
Episodes
90 episodes
The Power of Mindset with Camyrea Barnes
Ms. Barnes encourages students to see math challenges as stepping stones to mastery.Today we are joined by middle school math teacher, Camyrea Barnes from Michigan. Camyrea believes that with the right mindset and community support, stu...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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45:36
Using AI in the Classroom: Insights from District Leaders with Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees
One Washington school district is putting AI into practice.Today we're joined by Peninsula School District leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees, who together are making education more accessible using artificial intelligence. Kris and...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:03
Finding Your Joy: Advocating for ESL Students and Educators with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman
Missy believes, "there will always be joy in teaching."Today we are joined by 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman. Missy serves as at K-8 English as a second language specialist and program director for her school in rural...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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33:22
Engaging Students in Math Through Football Insights with Mary Martinez Crippen
Monday morning football lessons can spark student engagement. Just ask Mary. We’re kicking off our season with third-grade teacher Mary Martinez Crippen from Miami, Florida, joined by Teachers in America host, Kailey Rhodes. Ma...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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48:26
Season 7 trailer: Embracing innovations in education
With emerging advancements in education, like AI, how do you keep up with what's new in the classroom?Join us for a fresh season of Teachers in America and learn from educators and ed leaders, like you, who are embracing innova...
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1:28
Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales
Writing can serve as means of empowerment and healing. Today we are talking to Briana Morales, 2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year and high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. Throughout h...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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37:36
Building Vocabulary to Increase Reading Comprehension with Abbey Behnke
Vocabulary can be the catalyst for building reading comprehension skills.Today we are exploring vocabulary instruction and how it ties to comprehension with K-12 curriculum integrator Abbey Behnke. In this episode, Abbey shares instruct...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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38:43
Turning Appreciation into Action with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
In honor of 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins HMH's CEO Jack Lynch to discuss pressing issues in education. Together, they explore the integration of AI in the classroom, tackling teacher burnout, compe...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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29:07
Embracing Data and Planning with It Feat. Latonia Grant
Teachers collect data in a number of ways, but how do you plan with it?Third grade teacher and HMH Teacher Ambassador, Latonia Grant joins us today and talks how data has been a valuable tool in her planning and instruction. In this epi...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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33:13
The 4-Day School Week with Dr. Claudia Singkornrat
Across the country, more schools are considering a 4-day school week. But how would that look like for students and teachers?Today we are talking to Dr. Claudia Singkornrat, a Florida science teacher at Pompano Beach High School, the on...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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43:56
Partnering with Families to Build Early Literacy Skills with Melissa Hawkins
It takes a community to support early readers in building foundational literacy skills.In this episode, kindergarten teacher Melissa Hawkins joins us from Hawai'i to discuss how she communicates with families to ensure students are prac...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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41:22
Promoting a Positive Math Identity with Melody Jacklin
It’s hard for students to feel intimidated by math when their using it to make cookie dough.Middle school math intervention teacher Melody Jacklin, from Michigan, shares how she’s helped her students build math confidence through hands-o...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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50:36
Teachers in America Season 6 Trailer
We're back for season 6 of Teachers in America! Get the scoop from our host, former teacher and Senior Director of Community Engagement, Noelle Morris on what's in store for the new season.Teachers in America profiles ...
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The Best of Teachers in America Season 5
We've complied some of our favorite moments and memorable words of wisdom from our season five guest.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in t...
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2:40
Reading Intervention Advice from My 35 Years in Education with Jennie Mau
After three-decades in education, Jennie Mau decided to try something new—teach junior high.Jennifer "Jennie" Mau from Clovis, California has been serving Title 1 students and families for 35 years as an elementary school teacher, after...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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33:21
Don't Forget Your Why with Sherrye Scott
To advocate for her child, Sherrye decided to become a teacher herself.In this episode, we are joined by math intervention teacher Sherrye Scott from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas. When Sherrye realized her daugh...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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16:06
Honoring Cultural Identity and Native American Heritage with Dr. Artley Skenandore
Kahletsyalusla, an Oneida word meaning heartfelt encouragement, is at the core of Dr. Artley Skenandore's work as principal and cultural leader at Oneida Nation High School in Wisconsin. In this episode, Dr. Skenandore will sha...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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31:54
Partnering with Your Principal for Student Success with Randolph Hull and Joshua Bzovi
When Mr. Bzovi and his ELA department saw a need for reading intervention resources, they knew they could count on their administration to help. In today’s episode we are joined by assistant principal Randolph Hull and reading inter...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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36:08
Creating an Accessible Learning Environment with Eric Cavalli
Eric is a true role model to his students: he shows that having a disability does not limit your ability to accomplish your goals. In today's episode, we are joined by Eric Cavalli, an adapted physical education teacher from the Manor I...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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14:44
Fostering a Growth Mindset in a Multilingual Classroom with Blanca Hernandez
In Blanca's class, students value, help, and learn from each other in English, Spanish, or Spanglish.In today's episode, we welcome Blanca Hernandez a kindergarten dual language teacher from San Antonio, Texas. After the bilingual progr...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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12:10
What Works in Writing Instruction with Kayla Dyer
Writing is more than putting thoughts on paper. How do you successfully guide students through the writing process?In this episode, we are joined by Rhode Island educator Kayla Dyer, a former 4th grade teacher and currentin her district...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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24:58
How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Students with Russell Souders
How can you motivate reluctant readers to reach for a book?In this episode, we are joined by Texas teacher Russell Souders, who has been teaching for 29 years. He'll share tips on how he sparks his third-grade students’ interest in read...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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30:28
Science Instruction Insights from Past NSTA President Dr. Karen Ostlund
Past NSTA President and Into Science Texas author Dr. Karen Ostlund joins us in our new episode of Teachers in America to talk about best practices to engage students both in the physical and virtual science classroom. Plus sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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24:12
Morning Meetings and Establishing Expectations with Teresa Meredith
Morning meetings can set the tone for the rest of the school day, even the rest of the school year.In our latest back-to-school minisode, we welcome back 30-year seasoned teacher Teresa Meredith. Tune in and hear her expertise on creati...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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24:34
SEL Strategies that Work with Gen Z Students with Leah Carper
Connecting with your students this school year can be as simple as asking what's their favorite dipping sauce. In our 13-minute minisode, we welcome back North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Leah Carper as she shares her number one ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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13:46