Teachers in America
Education is ever evolving. On Teachers in America, we connect with real educators and ed leaders to provide practical instructional tips and talk about the latest teaching trends to help you stay on the forefront of what’s new in education. Tune in to learn from educators who are embracing innovations, rethinking their approach, and focusing on what moves their students forward in learning and in life.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Don't Forget Your Why with Sherrye Scott
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 …
Honoring Cultural Identity and Native American Heritage with Dr. Artley Skenandore
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 epis…
Partnering with Your Principal for Student Success with Randolph Hull and Joshua Bzovi
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 today’s episode we are joined by assistant principa…
Creating an Accessible Learning Environment with Eric Cavalli
Eric is a true role model to his students: he shows that having a disability does not limit your ability to accomplish your goals.
In today's episode, we are joined by Eric Cavalli, an adapted physic…
Fostering a Growth Mindset in a Multilingual Classroom with Blanca Hernandez
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 Anto…
What Works in Writing Instruction with Kayla Dyer
Writing is more than putting thoughts on paper. How do you successfully guide students through the writing process?
In this episode, we are joined by Rhode Island educator Kayla Dyer, a former 4th gra…
How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Students with Russell Souders
How can you motivate reluctant readers to reach for a book?
In this episode, we are joined by Texas teacher Russell Souders, who has been teaching for 29 years. He'll share tips on how he sparks his t…
Science Instruction Insights from Past NSTA President Dr. Karen Ostlund
Past NSTA President and Into Science Texas author Dr. Karen Ostlund joins us in our new episode of Teachers in America to talk about best practices to engage students both in the physical and virtual…
Morning Meetings and Establishing Expectations with Teresa Meredith
Morning meetings can set the tone for the rest of the school day, even the rest of the school year.
In our latest back-to-school minisode, we welcome back 30-year seasoned teacher Teresa Meredith. Tun…
SEL Strategies that Work with Gen Z Students with Leah Carper
Connecting with your students this school year can be as simple as asking what's their favorite dipping sauce.
In our 13-minute minisode, we welcome back North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Leah…
Becoming a Master of Ceremonies in Your Class with Toney Jackson
Getting in front of your class to teach is a lot like getting in front of a crowd to MC.
Fourth-grade Teacher MC Toney Jackson returns and shares tips to prep for the biggest teaching event—back to s…
Don't Miss Our Back-to-School Minisode Series
We're starting the school year off right with our Back-to-School minisode series! We've invited some your favorite guest back to give quick tips about getting ready for the year ahead.
Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices with Dr. Jake Downs
"Learning to read to then reading to learn," is a saying heard often. But literacy instruction is a bit more nuanced than that.
In this episode, Utah elementary literacy coordinator and fellow educati…
Teaching Writing and Wrapping up the School Year with David Staton
School is almost out for summer! How are you wrapping up the school year? Hear how David Staton, a second grade teacher from Middletown, Ohio, is creatively counting down the last days of school.
In …
Building a Foundation with Phonics in First Grade with Amber Reyes
For Colorado teacher, Amber Reyes, focusing on phonics has led to great student gains.
Today's guest has gone from phonics tutor to early childhood educator to elementary school teacher. In this episo…
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
We welcome back Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona for a special Teacher Appreciation Week message for 2023. In this episode, he shares how the Department of Education is working on reimagine…
Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction with Becky Walker
Differentiating instruction is challenging. But we're sharing how technology can help! Interventionist Becky Walker from the Blackfoot School District discusses how she's leveraged tech to meet the n…
Cultivating a Collaborative Teacher Community with Teresa Meredith
Learn to unleash the power of teacher collaboration. Thirty-year seasoned teacher and education advocate Teresa Meredith shares best practices to build positive relationships with fellow teachers, bo…
Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Read 180 User with Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox
We're dispelling dyslexia misconceptions with guests Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox, education leaders at the Charles Armstrong School.
Hear how Rachael and Sarah have tailored their school's curric…
How Advice from My Gen Z Class Made Me Up My Tech Game with Leah Carper
For high school English teacher Leah Carper, a challenge from her Gen Z students transformed her teaching.
Hear from Leah, the 2023 North Carolina State Teacher of the Year. She shares how her studen…