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Podcast: Promoting a Positive Math Identity with Melody Jacklin in MI on Teachers in America

Middle school math intervention teacher Melody Jacklin shares strategies on creating relevant and meaningful math lessons, incorporating STEM challenges in math instruction, and getting students comfortable with productive struggle.

Jennifer Corujo
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Podcast: 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey

From the Teachers in America podcast archives, we bring you one of our favorite episodes--an interview with Juliana Urtubey, the upcoming 2024 Model Schools Conference closing keynote speaker and former National Teacher of the Year.

Ali Habashi
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Podcast: 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 Teachers in America podcast guests.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Reading Intervention Advice from My 35 Years in Education with Jennie Mau in CA on Teachers in America

Reading intervention teacher Jennie Mau reflects on her 35-year career in education and shares her favorite reading instructional strategies and tools that have helped her students thrive.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Shaping the Future

Learn strategies to improve student outcomes and better shape the future of education through podcast conversations with experts about major topics affecting the K-12 industry.

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Podcast: Don’t Forget Your Why with Sherrye Scott in TX on Teachers in America

Sherrye Scott transitioned from a career in computer information systems to education. Sherrye shares how she motivates students to learn and succeed as a math intervention teacher.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Honoring Cultural Identity and Native American Heritage with Dr. Artley Skenandore in WI on Teachers in America

Oneida Nation High School principal and cultural leader Dr. Artley Skenandore shares how he encourages students to stay connected to their Oneida history, culture, and language. Plus he provides strategies on how to honor Native American heritage in the month of November and all year long.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

Assistant Principal Randolph Hull and Reading Intervention Teacher Joshua Bzovi

Podcast: Partnering with Your Principal for Student Success with Randolph Hull and Joshua Bzovi in MI on Teachers in America

Assistant principal Randolph Hull and reading intervention teacher Joshua Bzovi from the South Redford District in Michigan share how they’ve teamed up to support their middle school students in reading.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast Minisode: Creating an Accessible Learning Environment with Eric Cavalli in TX on Teachers in America

Adapted physical education teacher Eric Cavalli from Manor, Texas shares strategies to create an accessible learning environment for students.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast Minisode: Fostering a Growth Mindset in a Multilingual Classroom with Blanca Hernandez in TX on Teachers in America

Texas dual language kindergarten teacher Blanca Hernandez shares how she builds a bilingual classroom culture that fosters a growth mindset in English and Spanish.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: What Works in Writing Instruction with Kayla Dyer in RI on Teachers in America

Burrillville School District literacy fellow and HMH Teacher Ambassador Kayla Dyer discusses writing teaching strategies to successfully guide students through the writing process.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Students with Russell Souders in TX on Teachers in America

Third-grade Texas teacher Russell Souders shares tips on how he sparks students’ interest in reading, including how he uses programs like HMH Into Reading to engage students in literacy instruction.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Science Instruction Insights from Past NSTA President Dr. Karen Ostlund on Teachers in America

Past NSTA President and HMH Into Science Texas author Dr. Karen Ostlund joins us to discuss the ins-and-outs of NGSS standards, technology's impact on student agency, and more.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Back-to-School Series: Minisode 3 with Teresa Meredith in Indiana on Teachers in America

30-year seasoned teacher and HMH Teacher Contributor Teresa Meredith shares her expertise on creating a classroom community space and establishing expectations in the first weeks of school.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Back-to-School Series: Minisode 2 with Leah Carper in NC on Teachers in America

In this 13-minute minisode, North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Leah Carper joins us again and talks about strategies that have been successful with her Gen Z students.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Back-to-School Series: Minisode 1 with Toney Jackson in NJ on Teachers in America

Fourth-grade teacher and HMH ambassador Toney Jackson returns and shares tips to start off the school year as a Teacher MC, including how to empower students by sharing the stage and how to find your teaching crew.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Building a Foundation with Phonics in First Grade with Amber Reyes in CO on Teachers in America

Colorado teacher, Amber Reyes, shares strategies to engage students in fun phonics instruction, as well as resources to build fundamental reading skills.

Jennifer Corujo
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Podcast: Teachers in America

A comprehensive list of all of the Teachers in America podcast episodes, seasons 1-5.

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