Meet Qorsho Hassan, a second grade teacher at the Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district and the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. On this episode we discuss the importance of independent reading, identity, and representation for our students. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

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The Right Book for Reluctant Readers with Qorsho Hassan

Meet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher at Oakton Elementary School in the Evanston/Skokie School District in Illinois. Before becoming a teacher, Perry worked in radio and television. As an educator, he has spent the past 11 years infusing an African-centered pedagogy into the curriculum. Perry utilizes his education to create a culturally responsive, project-based learning environment for independent, flexible thinkers. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins

The Teachers in America crew is off for the summer, but Noelle&apos;s got some episode recommendations to keep you entertained in the meantime. For more K-12 podcast content, head over to the Shaping the Future  podcast to hear from industry leaders on what the future holds for students, teachers, and classrooms.Vote for Teachers in America  in the Education and People&apos;s Choice categories this July on https://www.podcastawards.com/

Summer Hiatus and Podcast Awards

Meet Owen Bondono, a high school ELA teacher at Oak Park High School, located in the Oak Park School district in Michigan. In 2021, Owen was named the first known transgender  Michigan Teacher of the Year. He uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ student spaces and anti-racist teaching practices.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Creativity, Community, and Pride with Owen Bondono

Meet Angelica Moreno, a Spanish kindergarten teacher at the Dual Language Academy at Dr. Sue Shook Elementary in El Paso, Texas. This week&apos;s discussion includes the struggles of students (and their parents) as they learn a new language, the effect of the El Paso Walmart shooting on the community, and the school&apos;s reaction to losing one of their own to  COVID-19. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Lessons in Language and Loss with Angelica Moreno

Meet Juliana Urtubey, co-teacher and instructional strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in Clark County School District, Nevada.  Juliana is the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and one of the four finalists for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Join us as we learn more about educational policy, and how our guest came to be known as "Ms. Earth." Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey

Meet Anthony Swann, a fifth grade teacher in Rocky Mount, Virginia. From ages 9 to 21, Anthony lived in the foster care system. Today, he is an advocate for hope and empathy when it comes to students contending with trauma, and has been named the 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

From Foster Care to VA Teacher of the Year with Anthony Swann

Meet CJ Reynolds, a high school teacher at an all-boys school in inner city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By creating the teacher YouTube channel Real Rap with Reynolds, he has discovered that what might be ordinary for his classroom, could be someone else&apos;s extraordinary.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching with CJ Reynolds

Meet LaNesha Tabb, a kindergarten teacher at the Metropolitan School District in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. After starting a blog called Education with an Apron, LaNesha set her sights on writing a book about the importance of teaching social studies.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Shaking Up the Kindergarten Curriculum with LaNesha Tabb

Find out what&apos;s up next on Season 3 of Teachers in America. Host and former teacher Noelle Morris gives you the scoop!

Season Three Trailer

Meet Danielle Riha, a middle school teacher at the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School in Anchorage. She is passionate about equity, indigenous languages, and culturally relevant lessons. She was the Alaska Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year Award in 2019.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

On Embracing Native Culture in Alaska with Danielle Riha

Meet Karen Johnston, an elementary school teacher at Harriet Tubman Montessori in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen studied at The University of Southern Mississippi before she began her 14-year career in education. Montessori schools utilize student-directed activities with mixed grade level classes and Karen currently teaches grades K through 2. She serves as the Chief of Staff for the Blue Campus at her school, where she helps build a comfortable and open learning environment for her students.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

A Seat at the Peace Table with Karen Johnston

Meet Karl Grubaugh, a former AP economics teacher and advanced journalism advisor at Granite Bay High School, part of the Roseville Joint Union High School District in California. In 2020, Karl retired after almost 40 years as an educator and over 30 years in the journalism business. The student newspaper that he advised, The Granite Bay Gazette, has been inducted into the high school journalism Hall of Fame and is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Pacemaker, Quill and Scroll, and Gold Crown. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 

Retiring During COVID-19 with Karl Grubaugh

Meet Margarita Lezama, a middle school ESL and ESOL teacher at Brownsville Middle School, part of Miami-Dade Public Schools in Miami, Florida. When she was a child, Margarita and her family fled the political situation in Nicaragua and immigrated to Mexico before seeking asylum in the United states in 1983. She now teaches a large immigrant population and relates with her students on topics like coping with culture shock, learning English, and facing discrimination. Margarita encourages her students to strive for higher education and set goals for themselves to pursue their passions. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. During this time, HMH is supporting educators and parents with free learning resources for students. You can visit hmhco.com/learningsupport for more information.

Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student with Margarita Lezama

Sharon Biava joins us once again to discuss virtual learning during COVID-19, and how she adapted to her new digital classroom with the help of her students. Sharon discusses strategies for mastering virtual learning, creating digital classroom rules, and taking time for self-care during this stressful time. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. During this time, HMH is supporting educators and parents with free learning resources for students. You can visit hmhco.com/learningsupport for more information.

Virtual Learning During COVID-19 with Sharon Biava

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