When the means of assessing growth and development cannot effectively measure innovative, essential, novel growth and development, where does the problem lie? In the growth or in the assessment? Written […]
Teaching and learning in the ‘new.’ Read More »
It has been said recently that we have lost a year of instruction, and without a doubt we know this was a tough year, and we know for students unable
Dave Harrison, a 4th Grade teacher at Gower Elementary, and Allison Hardy, Chemistry teacher at Hillwood High School, share that the kids keep them going on tough days. The relationships
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EdCo members, Amber Thienel and Amy Noon were asked, “What has surprised you about teaching during the pandemic?” Amber Thienel is a District Lead Numeracy Coach in MNPS and Amy
Teaching in 2020 – Mastering Technology with Purpose Read More »
Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually Two Edco teachers, Ada Collins and Alyssa Niemiec, share their experiences in the classroom. Ada is the Math Coach
More to Teach than Math: Perseverance and a Growth Mindset Read More »
EdCo teacher Ansley Glenn is a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Harpeth Hall. Listening to her first year experience is a reminder of the hope and resilience of new teachers.
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It’s that time of the year, time to check in on 1st year teachers! EdCo members were asked, “What are three pieces of advice you’d give to yourself as a
Advice I’d Give Myself as a First Year Teacher: Part 1 Read More »
Meet EdCo Member, Mike Mitchell. Mike serves primarily as the Arts Director for Mt. Pleasant schools, as well as a resource for teachers across the county. Hearing Mike’s story is
Even in Alternative Educational Roles, the Teaching and Learning Never Stop Read More »
Last December, EdCo Members, Ada Collins, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith were asked, “How are you adjusting to this new education arena, and what have you learned about yourself or
We Learn, We Adjust Read More »
Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually As we get into the groove of the 2021–2022 school year, we pause to highlight the exceptional teachers that
