How does increasing efficiency through the use of technology allow for more collaboration between EL specialists and content teachers? What are some best practices for involving students in goal setting and tracking and how might we implement processes to make it happen? How can educators continue meeting with students, families and other stakeholders to document progress in a remote setting? We discuss these questions and much more in our conversation with Carolyn Grenz.

Carolyn currently serves as Title III Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for the Hillsboro School District in Oregon. Prior to joining the Hillsboro School District as a middle school Spanish and English learner (EL) teacher, Carolyn taught Spanish at The Dalles Middle School and English to adult immigrants at Columbia Gorge Community College.

As a seasoned educator, Carolyn strives to ensure that the educational experience of ELs is future and asset-oriented, with high aspirations for success. She asserts that effective classrooms draw upon students’ internal strengths, rather than their deficits, which allows them to focus on their goals and to be equipped to navigate through complex concepts, think analytically, and communicate ideas effectively in both social and academic situations to remain competitive in our global society.

If you are interested in learning more, you can email Caroyln at [email protected].

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