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Inspirational Educator: Joshua Katz, TEDx Talks' "Toxic Testing Terminator"

Every plaguing problem needs a caped crusader. When it comes to the burdensome culture of standardized assessment, teachers have found one in Joshua Katz (@jakatz87), the “Toxic Testing Terminator.” It’s been about one year since Katz delivered his TEDx Talk on “The Toxic Culture of Education.” In between then and now he’s run for political […]

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#InspirationalEducator – Cheryl Beckwith

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] How do you teach for 43 years and still have fun? Cheryl Beckwith, Colorado Rockies MLB All-Star Educator does that every year. Each new school year is a blessing for Cheryl, […]

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Inspirational Educator – Garrett Lim, All-Star Teacher

Every teacher wants to be called an all-star, but not many get the trophy to match. Garrett Lim is one of those honored few teachers to be recognized by Major League Baseball as an All-Star, as he was the Chicago White Sox’s selection to the 2014 All-Star contest. We sat down with Garrett to watch […]

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Congratulations LaShanda J. – Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

Name: LaShanda J. School: Charter School of the Dunes, Indiana Years Teaching: 5-6 years Specialty: Middle School – English/ Language Arts, Social Studies   Congratulations to LaShanda J., our Stellar Educator of the Week!  LaShanda was nominated by one of her colleagues, who wrote about the impact LaShanda has made on her students:  LaShanda has […]

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Tara R. – Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]   Name: Tara R. School: Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD Years Teaching: 10+ years Specialty: Elementary Education   Congratulations to Tara R., our Stellar Educator of the Week!    Tara […]

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Eileen B. – Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

Name: Eileen B. School: School District of Philadelphia, PA Years Teaching: 10+ years Specialty: Elementary Education   Congratulations to Eileen B., our Stellar Educator of the Week!  Eileen was nominated by one of her colleagues, who sings her praises about how she preps her young pupils for success in their academic lives: Eileen came into […]

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Melodie R. – Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

Name: Melodie R. School: Orange County Public Schools (FL) Years Teaching: 5-6 years Specialty: English/ Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies   Congratulations to Melodie R., our Stellar Educator of the Week!  Melodie is currently an ESE teacher, but is certified in Middle Grades Curriculum ESOL, English and Elementary Ed.   She was nominated by one […]