Teachers in America

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Innovative Math Teaching Strategies: Embracing Mistakes and Fostering Curiosity with Russell Hanes
December 03, 2024

Math mistakes can open up new learning opportunities. Today we are joined by middle and high school math teacher Russell Hanes, who has been teaching for two decades in public and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. In this episode, Russell discusses

Transforming Education Through Innovation and Student Engagement with Dr. Mary Hemphill
November 19, 2024

A 60-second chat with students can lead to big changes. Today we are joined by education leadership expert Dr. Mary Hemphill, who details the transformative power of the One-Minute Meeting. Dr. Hemphill shares how to implement and leverage this unique app

Ed Trends Minisode: Insights on Teacher Concerns and School Culture
November 12, 2024

Educators are giving the teaching profession a low grade. Why is that? On today's bite-sized episode, we will be zeroing in on educator's top concerns, their views of the profession, and what we can do to make it better. We'll dive into HMH's Educator Con

Exploring the Power of Growth Mindset for Classroom Success with Camyrea Barnes
October 01, 2024

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, students will can take

Using AI in the Classroom: Insights from District Leaders with Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees
September 03, 2024

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 John discuss their

Finding Your Joy: Advocating for ESL Students and Educators with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman
August 20, 2024

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 Rogersville, Tenne

Engaging Students in Math Through Football Insights with Mary Martinez Crippen
August 06, 2024

Monday morning football lessons can spark student engagement. Just ask Mary. Were kicking off our season with third-grade teacher Mary Martinez Crippen from Miami, Florida, joined by Teachers in America host, Kailey Rhodes. Mary became a viral sensation

Season 7 trailer: Embracing innovations in education
July 25, 2024

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 innovations, sharing instructional

Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales
June 05, 2024

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 her career, she has empo

Building Vocabulary to Increase Reading Comprehension with Abbey Behnke
May 22, 2024

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 instructional strategies an