Written by Ashley Jordan, EdCo Member and 6th grade ELA teacher at McMurray Middle School I’m Ashley Jordan and I teach 6th grade ELA at McMurray Middle School in Nashville, TN. All teachers know this, but, teaching during a pandemic has been one of the greatest challenges we have faced in the profession. Back in […]
Written by Greg O’Loughlin, High School Teacher and Founder/Director of The Educators’ Cooperative It is that time of year again! Every February, the teachers of The Educators’ Cooperative bring our passion for collaboration and experience facilitating open workshops to bear for ALL teachers and ALL students — public, private, and charter — with EdCampNash. After months of adapting to […]
Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually with EdCo teacher Ansley Glenn. Ansley 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. Being a first year teacher is hard, it’s a known reality. Nothing […]
In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What has surprised you about teaching during the pandemic?” We heard both from Amber Thienel, a District Lead Numeracy Coach in MNPS, and Amy Noon, a second grade teacher at Crieve Hall Elementary, delivering the same message: We’re mastering […]
In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What keeps you going on tough days?” The answers are a good reminder of the importance of the work we are doing. Anie Hall, 9th Grade English Teacher at Hendersonville High School It is knowing that what we do […]
Written by Greg O’Loughlin, High School Teacher and Founder/Director of The Educators’ Cooperative on January 12, 2021 We weren’t sure what to do. The first of our nightly Collaborates Calls of the new year was scheduled for 7:00pm, January 6th, and the attempted coup at the United States Capitol was still a developing event. Would […]
In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “Why did you join the Educators’ Cooperative and what is one way it has helped you during this global crisis?” and the answer was validation of the incredible work that happens when teachers come together. Ada Collins, Tusculum Elementary […]
In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “How are you adjusting to this new education arena, and what have you learned about yourself or your students?” The responses varied from recognizing plans can’t always happen, students really miss school, and we can push through anything. Ada […]
Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually with three Edco teachers, Allison Hardy, Chris Collins, and Dave Harrison. Allison teaches Chemistry at Hillwood High School, Chris teaches Math at Hume Fogg Academic Magnet, and Dave teaches 4th Grade at Gower Elementary. Listening to them speak is a quick reminder of the […]
In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What are three pieces of advice you’d give to yourself as a 1st year teacher?” and the responses were valuable reminders, no matter how long you’ve been in the profession! Alyssa Niemiec, 7th Grade Math Teacher at Meigs Middle […]
