Language Is a Bridge: A Conversation with Andrea Bitner

📚 Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode of No Name Paper: The Teacher Podcast, we’re joined by educator, author, and advocate Andrea Bitner. With experience as an English language teacher, reading specialist, and literacy coach, Andrea shares how her work led her to champion a powerful message: learning a second language is an asset—not a handicap.

Andrea discusses her book Take Me Home, which highlights the stories of multilingual learners and reminds us that every student carries a story worth hearing. This conversation explores how educators can reframe language learning, prioritize empathy, and put culture first in the classroom.

🌍 Whether you’re an ESL teacher, a classroom educator, or someone passionate about equity in education, Andrea’s insights will leave you inspired.

🔗 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Take Me Home by Andrea Bitner

• Andrea’s website:https://www.andreabitnerbooks.com/

  and social links

  Linked In- https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-bitner-4bb6911ab/

  Instagram'- @andreabitnerbooks

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• Why language is a bridge, not a barrier

• How to celebrate the assets multilingual students bring

• Practical advice for creating inclusive classroom cultures

  🎤 Leave Us a Voice Message!
  We want to hear from you—your reflections, shout-outs, or stories.
  🎙️ Leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/NoNamePaper and you just might be featured in an upcoming episode!

  📲 Stay Connected:

  • Instagram & Threads: @teachermegwells | @cm7teacha

  • Twitter/X: @schmegini

  Subscribe, rate, and leave a review!Leave us a voice message on SpeakPipe! 🎤