Welcome to the CoOp Corner

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.

Listening, Learning, and Letting Go

Sunday October 29, 2017

By Amy Nystrand Amy Nystrand is a 4th Grade teacher at Gower Elementary School. In this installment in the CoOp Corner, she shares her thoughts on the power of listening […]

Teaching Math the ‘Write’ Way

Tuesday October 3, 2017

Joel Bezaire has been leading and innovating from the classroom for many years, and his work as a 7th Grade Math teacher is both inspirational and well worth exploring. A […]

Stepping Into the Null: Teaching Anxiety, Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Loving Kindness

Tuesday September 19, 2017

Choices about when, where, and how we address anxiety and mindfulness often say more about our work with our students than we know. First Grade teacher Lizzie Ammerman is our […]

David & Goliath & 6th Grade

Wednesday August 30, 2017

By Sherri Scott This installment of the CoOp Corner feature’s Linden Waldorf teacher Sherri Scott. Her perspective, experience, and insight have benefited the work of the teachers in the Cooperative […]

Just curious.

Thursday August 17, 2017

5th Grade Social Studies teacher Connie Fink is starting her year with a new approach to sparking curiosity in her students. She keeps a blog over at http://finkteach.blogspot.com/. Connie believes that blogging […]

Hooray! Hooray! Back to school!

Monday August 7, 2017

By Ada Collins After a relaxing summer that ended too soon, it’s safe to say that back to school season is back in full swing. I am torn between: After […]

Summer is for learning!

Wednesday July 12, 2017

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 […]

Only getting started.

Friday June 23, 2017

My name is Kyleen Shyer, a third grade teacher at University School of Nashville, and a member of the first cohort! It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of […]

Participating Schools and Organizations

Monday October 17, 2016

In 2016, teachers, principals, leaders, and thinkers, and local businesses from all over Nashville came together to make the inaugural cohort a success. Cane Ridge Elementary School The Center for […]

What teachers are saying.

Sunday August 21, 2016

Read testimonials from our teachers about their experience as members of The Educators' Cooperative!