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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.

Post Pandemic: The Positives We’ll Take with Us

Tuesday April 27, 2021

EdCo Members Amber Thienel, MNPS District Lead Numeracy Coach in the South, and Anie Hall, 9th grade English teacher at Hendersonville High School, were both asked, “What’s something you plan […]

Teaching and learning in the ‘new.’

Tuesday April 20, 2021

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 […]

If You Only Knew

Tuesday April 13, 2021

In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What is one thing you wish non-teachers knew about teaching and teachers?” and without […]

Craft. Create. Critique.

Tuesday April 6, 2021

Program Director and EdCo Member, Amy Nystrand recently ‘’sat down” virtually with EdCo teacher Joel Bezaire. Joel is a 7th grade Pre-Algebra teacher at University School of Nashville. Listening to […]

I’m Here to Listen, I’m Here to Care

Tuesday March 30, 2021

In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “How do you hope those you teach and support describe you?” Our responses from […]

What Do We Do?

Tuesday March 23, 2021

Written by Greg O’Loughlin, High School Teacher and Founder/Director of The Educators’ Cooperative A year ago, the group of teachers and community leaders that make up the leadership of The […]

It’s the Kids that Sustain Us

Tuesday March 16, 2021

In a recent series of interviews, Amy Nystrand, Program Director of the Educators’ Cooperative asked members, “What keeps you going on tough days?” Our responses from Dave Harrison, 4th Grade […]

Bigger Community, Bigger Lens

Tuesday March 9, 2021

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 Cure for Isolation? EdCampNash 2021!

Tuesday February 16, 2021

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 […]

Every Single Day is New to Me

Tuesday February 9, 2021

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 […]

Teaching in 2020 – Mastering Technology with Purpose

Tuesday February 2, 2021

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 […]

Building Futures and Making a Difference

Tuesday January 26, 2021

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 […]