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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.

I Hope They Know I Care

Tuesday July 27, 2021

EdCo members Anie Hall, 9th grade English teacher at Hendersonville High School, Ansley Glenn, 6th grade Math teacher at Harpeth Hall, and Amy Noon, 2nd grade teacher at Crieve Hall, were all asked, “How do you hope your students describe you?” Their answers come as no surprise. We want students to know that caring for […]

Mindfulness: Quieting Minds, Hearts, and Bodies of Elementary Students (and My Own!)

Tuesday July 20, 2021

As we gear up for the start of school after a year of unknowns and incredible losses, our mental health and the mental health of our students is more important than ever. It’s a great time to revisit an article from EdCo’s own Jennifer Ferguson, Exceptional Education teacher at Hermitage Elementary School. Originally published at […]

Summer is for Learning!

Tuesday July 6, 2021

This post was originally published on July 12, 2017 by Kyleen Shyer at https://educatorscooperative.com/2017/07/12/summer-is-for-learning/. Mid-July. As an educator, where does that fall in your “summer calendar?” For educators around Nashville, it’s the month where things tend to begin speeding up again. Hopefully some relaxation has taken place, maybe a trip has been taken…maybe a book […]

The Educators’ Cooperative: Summer Workshop

Tuesday June 29, 2021

“This was unlike any other PD I’ve ever done!” “I feel hopeful and more sure of myself than ever before!” “These connections and workshops are exactly what I needed!” And that’s just the beginning. Those thoughts came from Cohort 6’s participants and today we kicked off our second Summer Workshop of 2021, bringing Cohort 7 […]

EdCo’s Summer Workshop — Abundance, Connection, and Community

Thursday June 24, 2021

Written by Greg O’Loughlin, high school educator and founder of The Educators’ Cooperative. Our annual Summer Workshop is the place that nurtures and grows a community of educators in Nashville on behalf of all students. It takes time to build a strong community. It also takes commitment, shared goals, effort, and experience. A strong, complex […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Jen Castle and Sherri Scott

Thursday June 17, 2021

“Are the hawks mating again?” “I want to put the wood in the firepit.” “Layers, layers, layers!” – LWS students. 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. Their year has been filled with excitement, as they transformed […]

Why Join EdCo? Part 1

Tuesday June 15, 2021

Joining EdCo provides direct connection to amazing educators. Click here to join hundreds of other teachers who have already benefited from the power of collaboration and the Educators’ Cooperative’s professional community. https://educatorscooperative.com/application/ The Educators’ Cooperative operates with the mission of working “together in an active community of support and development with other like-minded professionals who work […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Mike Mitchell and Eric Harvey

Thursday June 10, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Mike Mitchell of Cohort 3. Mike recently collaborated with Eric Harvey, having students produce, edit, and coauthor a weekly radio show. Joining EdCo provides direct connection to amazing educators like Mike. Click here to join Mike and hundreds of other teachers who have already benefited from […]

It’s Not About the Lesson Plans

Tuesday June 8, 2021

EdCo Members Ansley Glenn, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith were recently asked, “What is something you wish non-teachers knew or understood about teaching?” Their answers speak to the heart of teaching. Summer break. It always comes up when people talk about teachers. Teacher salaries, teacher schedules, teacher stress. All of it is explained away by […]

Collaborative Connections with EdCo: Addison Barrack and Mike Mitchell

Thursday June 3, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Addison Barrack of Cohort 3. Addison recently collaborated with Mike Mitchell, finding a way for students to bring funds of knowledge to the classroom and present it with clay work. Joining EdCo provides direct connection to amazing educators like Addison. Click here to join Addison and […]

I Always Knew I Wanted to Teach

Tuesday June 1, 2021

Originally published on January 19, 2021 at https://educatorscooperative.com/coop-corner/ EdCo Members, Anie Hall, Amy Noon, and Amber Thienel recently answered a series of interview questions. Anie is a 9th grade English teacher at Hendersonville High School, Amy is a 2nd grade teacher at Crieve Hall, and Amber is the District Lead Numeracy Coach supporting middle schools in […]

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

Thursday May 27, 2021

We’re pulling insights and shared experiences from EdCo Member, Lindsay Roe of Cohort 3. Lindsay recently collaborated with Joel Bezaire, finding a way for students to utilize Desmos across the curriculum. The product of their collaboration quickly spread throughout the school, reaching EdCo Member Courtney Elko in the process. Joining EdCo provides direct connection to […]