Teachers in America

Teachers in America


Latest Episodes

Partnering with Families to Build Early Literacy Skills with Melissa Hawkins
March 21, 2024

It takes a community to support early readers in building foundational literacy skills.In this episode, kindergarten teacher Melissa Hawkins joins us from Hawai'i to discuss how she communicates with families to ensure students are practicing skills

Building Math Confidence and Embracing Mistakes with Melody Jacklin
March 07, 2024

Its hard for students to feel intimidated by math when their using it to make cookie dough.Middle school math intervention teacher Melody Jacklin, from Michigan, shares how shes helped her students build math confidence through hands-on STEM projects, l

Teachers in America Season 6 Trailer
February 29, 2024

We're back for season 6 of Teachers in America! Get the scoop from our host, former teacher and Senior Director of Community Engagement, Noelle Morris on what's in store for the new season.Teachers in America profiles K12 teachers across the co

The Best of Teachers in America Season 5
December 21, 2023

We've complied some of our favorite moments and memorable words of wisdom from our season five guest.Teachers in America profiles K12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day.

Reading Intervention Advice from My 35 Years in Education with Jennie Mau
December 14, 2023

After three-decades in education, Jennie Mau decided to try something newteach junior high.Jennifer "Jennie" Mau from Clovis, California has been serving Title 1 students and families for 35 years as an elementary school teacher, after-school p

Don't Forget Your Why with Sherrye Scott
November 30, 2023

To advocate for her child, Sherrye decided to become a teacher herself.In this episode, we are joined by math intervention teacher Sherrye Scott from Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas. When Sherrye realized her daughter needed additio

Honoring Cultural Identity and Native American Heritage with Dr. Artley Skenandore
November 16, 2023

Kahletsyalusla, an Oneida word meaning heartfelt encouragement, is at the core of Dr. Artley Skenandore's work as principal and cultural leader at Oneida Nation High School in Wisconsin. In this episode, Dr. Skenandore will share how he encourages st

Partnering with Your Principal for Student Success with Randolph Hull and Joshua Bzovi
November 02, 2023

When Mr. Bzovi and his ELA department saw a need for reading intervention resources, they knew they could count on their administration to help.In todays episode we are joined by assistant principal Randolph Hull and reading intervention teacher Joshua

Creating an Accessible Learning Environment with Eric Cavalli
October 19, 2023

Eric is a true role model to his students: he shows that having disability does not limit your ability to accomplish your goals. In today's episode, we are joined by Eric Cavalli, an adapted physical education teacher from the Manor Independent Schoo

Fostering a Growth Mindset in a Multilingual Classroom with Blanca Hernandez
October 12, 2023

In Blanca's class, students value, help, and learn from each other in English, Spanish, or Spanglish.In today's episode, we welcome Blanca Hernandez a kindergarten dual language teacher from San Antonio, Texas. After the bilingual program at her