Lessons from the Field - Austin ISD Professional Learning

Episode #39: Lessons from the Field


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Duration: 00:34:12

Guest: Jeffrey Heffler, Paredes Middle School, Austin ISD

Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

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  • In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Jeffrey Heffler who has taught in the Austin area for fifteen years- fourteen and a half as a band director, and five months as a 6th grade ELA teacher. He is a native of Boston Massachusetts and enjoys spending time with his wife, Crossfit, reading comic books, and attempting to play the piano.

    During this episode, we discuss:

    • Description of this year [4:30]
    • Transition from band directing to teaching English [11:45]
    • Challenges and learnings [17:50]
    • Planning for success in the fall [21:05]
    • Professional learning and growth [24:32]
    • ...more
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