008 - Nonconformity and Conversations
- Author
- Christopher Jones
- Published
- Mon 17 May 2021
- Episode Link
- https://stl.bepodcast.network/s1/8
Rayna is a 5th grade teacher in Mansfield, MA and MassCUE President who believes in the power of student voice. She has been presenting at conferences on best pedagogical practices since 2010 and is a Google Certified Educators. Rayna is the co-found of EdCamp SE Mass, as she loves to inspire educators to challenges themselves!
Key Takeaways
- PD from within
- Sustained engagements is key
- Give everyone a voice
- Use social Justice circles as a framework
- News or follow the innovators compass
- Create secret agents
- Have conversations before making assumptions
- Play board games at staff meetings
- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
Get in Touch
#positivesignthursday work
https://wakelet.com/@RaynaFreedman
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