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In the CoOp Corner you’ll find the work, ideas, reflections, and insights of the teachers of The Educators’ Cooperative. Subscribe or check back often to read the latest EdCo Teacher Spotlights, interviews, and more. Email info@educatorscooperative.com with questions or more information about our work.

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Jen Castle and Sherri Scott

Tuesday May 24, 2022

Two of our EdCo members, Jen Castle and Sherri Scott are generous enough to share their experiences from Linden Waldorf with our community of educators. *originally published June 17, 2021 […]

It’s Not About the Lesson Plans

Tuesday May 17, 2022

EdCo Members Ansley Glenn, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith discuss what they wish non-teachers understood about teaching. Their answers speak to the heart of teaching. *originally published June 8, 2021 […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Addison Barrack and Mike Mitchell

Tuesday May 10, 2022

EdCo Member, Addison Barrack, recently collaborated with Mike Mitchell to help students present their funds of knowledge through clay work. Joining EdCo provides a direct connection to amazing educators like […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Lindsay Roe, Courtney Elko, and Joel Bezaire

Tuesday May 3, 2022

EdCo Member, Lindsay Roe, recently collaborated with Joel Bezaire to find a way for students to utilize Desmos across the curriculum. The product of their collaboration quickly spread throughout the […]

It’s All About the Kids

Tuesday April 26, 2022

EdCo members Joel Bezaire, 7th grade math teacher at USN, and Jennifer Weinblatt, 6th grade ELA teacher at Harding Academy, share what keeps them going on tough days. As teachers, […]

Craft. Create. Critique.

Tuesday March 29, 2022

Joel Bezaire, a 7th grade Pre-Algebra teacher at University School of Nashville, reminds us that creativity is all around us. *originally published April 6, 2021 Teachers are artists. They craft, […]

I’m Here to Listen, I’m Here to Care

Tuesday March 22, 2022

Chris Collins, Integrated Math teacher at Hume Fogg Academic Magnet, and Ada Collins, Math Coach at Tusculum Elementary, answer the question, “How do you hope those you teach and support […]

Bigger Community, Bigger Lens

Tuesday March 15, 2022

Collaboration, that’s the essence of EdCo’s mission. Teachers learning from teachers, professionals learning from professionals. Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually with Jennifer Weinblatt, 6th […]

The EdCo Impact: How a Space for Support and Collaboration is Helping Educators

Tuesday March 8, 2022

“Why did you join the Educators’ Cooperative and what is one way it has helped you during this global crisis?” The answers below show validation of the incredible work that […]

Make Mistakes, Learn Who You Are, and Be Silly!

Tuesday March 1, 2022

Edco teachers Allison- Chemistry at Hillwood High School, Chris- Math at Hume Fogg Academic Magnet, and Dave- 4th Grade at Gower Elementary, remind us of the love that teachers have […]

Teacher Tag Team!

Tuesday January 25, 2022

Cohort 3 member Natalie Elliot recently ‘’sat down” virtually with two Edco teachers, Chris Martin and Kevin Hritz. Chris teaches 5th grade Literacy at Meigs Magnet and Kevin teaches 8th […]

Meeting the Need to Connect

Tuesday January 18, 2022

*originally published September 29, 2020 As a 4th grade teacher, I spend most of my time pondering how to improve lessons for my students, how to connect with each and […]