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Join us on老师在美国to hear the incredible stories of real teachers. In each episode, our host, HMH's Senior Director of Community Engagement and former teacher,Noelle Morris, connects with an educator across the country and explores education topics like improving student outcomes, incorporating SEL and equity in the classroom, and adjusting to new challenges like remote learning. Listen to the latest season of老师在美国belowandmeet the inspiring educators we've had the opportunity to interview.

老师在美国Season 5
Episode 12: Back-to-School Series: Minisode 2 with Leah Carper in NC
Episode 12: Back-to-School Series: Minisode 2 with Leah Carper in NC

在这段13分钟minisode,北卡州立Teacher of the Year, Leah Carper, joins us again and talks about social and emotional learning strategies that have been successful with her Gen Z students.

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Episode 11: Back-to-School Series: Minisode 1 with Toney Jackson in NJ
Episode 11: Back-to-School Series: Minisode 1 with Toney Jackson in NJ

Fourth-grade teacher and HMH ambassador Toney Jackson returns and shares tips to start off the school year as a Teacher MC, including how to empower students by sharing the stage and how to find your teaching crew.

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Episode 10: Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices with Dr. Jake Downs in UT
Episode 10: Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices with Dr. Jake Downs in UT

Utah elementary literacy coordinator and education podcaster Dr. Jake Downs talks about best practices for literacy instruction, the science of reading, and data-based decision-making to help struggling readers.

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Episode 9: Teaching Writing and Wrapping up the School Year with David Staton in OH
Episode 9: Teaching Writing and Wrapping up the School Year with David Staton in OH

Ohio teacher, David Staton, shares how he personalizes writing instruction and keeps students engaged in the last days of school.

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Episode 8: Building a Foundation with Phonics in First Grade with Amber Reyes in CO
Episode 8: Building a Foundation with Phonics in First Grade with Amber Reyes in CO

Colorado teacher, Amber Reyes, shares strategies to engage students in fun phonics instruction, as well as resources to build fundamental reading skills.

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Episode 7: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
Episode 7: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2023

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shares his 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week message and details the Department of Education's "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" effort.

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Episode 6: Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction with Becky Walker in ID
Episode 6: Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction with Becky Walker in ID

Interventionist Becky Walker discusses how she leverages technology to differentiate instruction for her diverse student population.

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Episode 5: Cultivating a Collaborative Teacher Community with Teresa Meredith in Indiana
Episode 5: Cultivating a Collaborative Teacher Community with Teresa Meredith in Indiana

Thirty-year seasoned teacher Teresa Meredith shares best practices to build positive relationships with fellow educators on and offline.

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Episode 4: Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Read 180 User with Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox in CA
Episode 4: Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Read 180 User with Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox in CA

Education leaders Rachael Cunningham and Sarah Fox dispel common misconceptions about dyslexia and share best practices and programs to support dyslexic learners.

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Episode 3: How Advice from My Gen Z Class Made Me Up My Tech Game with Leah Carper in NC
Episode 3: How Advice from My Gen Z Class Made Me Up My Tech Game with Leah Carper in NC

2023 North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Leah Carper shares how she's learned to leverage technology in her classroom.

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Episode 2: Supporting SEL in Middle School Science with Autumn Rivera in CO
Episode 2: Supporting SEL in Middle School Science with Autumn Rivera in CO

2022 National Teacher of the Year finalist Autumn Rivera shares her journey as a middle school science teacher—from supporting social and emotional learning to making the great outdoors her classroom.

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Episode 1: How to Differentiate Instruction Through Rhymes and Raps with Toney Jackson in NJ
Episode 1: How to Differentiate Instruction Through Rhymes and Raps with Toney Jackson in NJ

Fourth grade teacher MC and poet Toney Jackson shares differentiation tips and tricks, like incorporating rhymes and raps to reach all students.

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老师在美国:Seasons 1–4

When we set out to record the老师在美国series, we wanted to give teachers a platform to tell their story. Throughout the years, we've had the opportunity to interview teacher influencers, authors, and Teacher of the Year winners. We've covered important trends and topics in education, including:

  • Building student relationships
  • Writing lessons for young learners
  • Virtual learning
  • Equity and diversity
  • Classroom communities
  • Bullying
  • Teacher burnout
  • Classroom management
  • The school-to-prison pipeline
  • Social and emotional learning

Check out our full episode catalogue below!

老师在美国Season 4
老师在美国Season 3
  • Podcast: Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins

    Podcast: Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins

    Meet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher and former DJ who 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.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Creativity, Community, and Pride with Owen Bondono

    Podcast: Creativity, Community, and Pride with Owen Bondono

    Meet Owen Bondono, a high school ELA teacher and the first known transgender Michigan Teacher of the Year. He uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ student spaces and anti-racist teaching practices.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Lessons in Language and Loss with Angelica Moreno

    Podcast: Lessons in Language and Loss with Angelica Moreno

    Meet Angelica Moreno, a Spanish kindergarten teacher at the Dual Language Academy at Dr. Sue Shook Elementary in El Paso, Texas. This week's discussion includes dual language learnering, the El Paso Walmart shooting, and the school's reaction to losing one of their own to COVID-19.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey

    Podcast: 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey

    Meet Juliana Urtubey, elementary teacher and the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year. Active and informed on educational policies and the importance of bilingual education, Juliana is also the 2021 National Teacher of the Year.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching with CJ Reynolds

    Podcast: Creating Classroom Content Worth Watching with CJ Reynolds

    Meet CJ Reynolds, a high school teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By creating the teacher YouTube channel Real Rap with Reynolds, he has discovered that what might be ordinary for his classroom, may be someone else's extraordinary.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Shaking Up the Kindergarten Curriculum with LaNesha Tabb

    Podcast: Shaking Up the Kindergarten Curriculum with LaNesha Tabb

    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 turned her sights on writing a book about the importance of teaching social studies.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

老师在美国Season 2
  • Podcast: On Embracing Native Culture in Alaska with Danielle Riha

    Podcast: On Embracing Native Culture in Alaska with Danielle Riha

    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.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: A Seat at the Peace Table with Karen Johnston

    Podcast: A Seat at the Peace Table with Karen Johnston

    Meet Karen Johnston, an elementary school teacher at Harriet Tubman Montessori in New Orleans, Louisiana. Karen helps build a comfortable and open learning environment for her students by utilizing student-directed activities in mixed grade level classes.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Retiring During COVID-19 with Karl Grubaugh

    Podcast: Retiring During COVID-19 with Karl Grubaugh

    Meet Karl Grubaugh, a former AP economics teacher and advanced journalism advisor at Granite Bay High School in California. A journalist and editor himself, Karl advised for the award-winning student newspaper The Granite Bay Gazette, and retired in 2020 after almost 40 years as an educator.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student with Margarita Lezama

    Podcast: Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student with Margarita Lezama

    Meet Margarita Lezama, an ESL and ESOL teacher at Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida. Originally from Nicaragua, Margarita now teaches a large immigrant population and relates with her students on topics like coping with culture shock, learning English, and facing discrimination.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Virtual Learning During COVID-19 with Sharon Biava

    Podcast: Virtual Learning During COVID-19 with Sharon Biava

    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. A 4th grade math teacher at Silver Lakes Elementary in Florida, Sharon is passionate about literacy, civics, and equity for all students.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: On Being a POC in Academic Spaces with Dr. Chris Emdin on Teachers in America

    Podcast: On Being a POC in Academic Spaces with Dr. Chris Emdin on Teachers in America

    见到克里斯·艾姆丁博士,副教授Science Education at Columbia University in New York, NY. He is the founder of Science Genius and HipHopEd, and the author of of White Folks Who Teach In the Hood and the Rest of Ya’ll Too. Chris works to support diverse students and educators in their STEM learning through an understanding of race and culture.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: From ELL Student to HS Math Teacher with Priyank Bhatt on Teachers in America

    Podcast: From ELL Student to HS Math Teacher with Priyank Bhatt on Teachers in America

    Priyank Bhatt, a lead math teacher at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, discusses his personal and professional journey, which began in India. From learning English with the help of a dedicated ELA teacher—and American cartoons—to excelling in math class and eventually tutoring his friends, Priyank forged a path rooted in education.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Amplifying Student Voices with Kelly Harper on Teachers in America

    Podcast: Amplifying Student Voices with Kelly Harper on Teachers in America

    Meet Kelly Harper, a third-grade teacher at Mary Bethune Elementary in Atlanta, Georgia. After winning the 2019 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year Award and being named one of four finalists for the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, Kelly moved to Atlanta, where she employs social-emotional learning to work toward dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Podcast: Overcoming Trauma in Parkland, FL with Sarah Lerner for Teachers in America

    Podcast: Overcoming Trauma in Parkland, FL with Sarah Lerner for Teachers in America

    Meet Sarah Lerner, an advisor for the award-winning yearbook Aerie and an English and journalism teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Sarah is passionate about mental health and advocating for gun reform and oversaw the publication of the student written anthology Parkland Speaks.

    Ali Habashi
    ShapedEditor

  • Meet Noelle Morris: Host of Teachers in America Podcast

    Meet Noelle Morris: Host of Teachers in America Podcast

    Get to know veteran educator, the original READ 180 teacher, and host of our Teachers in America podcast: Noelle Morris.

    Onalee Smith
    Shaped Contributor

    Noelle Morris
    Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

老师在美国Season 1

Understanding how educators teach today and hearing about the important strides they are making in the classroom give us a glimpse into the worlds of our K–12 learners through the eyes of the people who encourage them to be the best they can be.

We are always looking for more teacher guests, so if you or someone you know would be good on the podcast, please email us atshaped@hmhco.com. We can't wait to meet you!

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