Shane Twamley, Language Arts Teacher at Kraemer Middle School in California joins this episode. Shane dives into how teachers can "work smarter and not harder," and have a better work/life balance, especially after last school year. He provides insights about "learning shifts," his term for what's widely known as "unfinished learning." Shane's positivity, ways he connects with his students, and inspiration will leave you wanting to be a student in his classroom!

• Shane's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twamleyshane
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Yolanda Snipes, fifth grade teacher in Georgia, joins Danielle and Sari for this episode! Yolanda shares her experience transitioning from remote learning last year to in-person learning this year. She dives into how we can hold students and families accountable, and continue to have high expectations for all of our students. 

• Yolanda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrYolandaSnipes
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Sana Shaikh, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager at Curriculum Associates, joins Danielle and Sari  to discuss her work at CA and how she got to where she is today. 

• Sana's letter to her twins: https://www.today.com/parents/letter-1st-generation-american-mom-her-children-school-year-t231715
• More about CA's access and equity: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/access-and-equity
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Liz Peyser, National Director Literacy Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins Danielle and Sari  to discuss all things math! She dives into the two different types of acceleration, and what teachers can do to build their content knowledge.  Liz also talks about maintaining grade level instruction and building in scaffolds to help students better access grade level instruction.

• Mathemagical Mindset: Creating Classrooms Where Students Thrive webinar series: 
• Why Districts Should Re-evaluate Their Middle School Math Acceleration Programs blog post: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/blog/middle-school-math-acceleration
• Use Active Math to Help Students Develop Deep Conceptual and Procedural Math Knowledge blog post: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/blog/active-math-leads-to-student-conceptual-knowledge
• Rethinking Middle School Math Acceleration professional paper: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/i-ready-classroom-mathematics/rethinking-middle-school-math-acceleration-ng
• i-Ready Reference Sheet Prerequisties Class: https://i-readycentral.com/download/?res=36513&view_pdf=1
• Using the Prerequisites Report to Inform Instruction: https://i-readycentral.com/download/?res=32886&view_pdf=1
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Kandra James, National Director Literacy Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins Danielle and Sari  to discuss all things literacy! Kandra dives into grade-level reading, and why we should all be working towards getting all students to grade-level reading. Kandra shares best practices, tips, and foundations for educators to support this work. She dives into why systems and routines are so important, and how teachers can start this work.

• Kandra's Whitepaper: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/magnetic-reading/scaffolding-for-reading-proficiency-whitepaper
• Five Reading Scaffolding Techniques blog post: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/blog/five-reading-scaffolding-techniques
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Sharlene Kidd, first grade teacher at Straub Elementary School in Kentucky, joins Danielle and Sari for this episode.  In her twenty-second year of teaching, Jennifer shares what's on her mind during this back-to-school season. She dives into how Summer School went, and how her school worked to meet students where they were to accelerate learning during the summer.  Jennifer also shares weekly systems and routines she has in place to ensure students are engaged and feel loved.

• Jennifer's Confetti Cards: https://i-readycentral.com/ideas/award-confetti-cards-for-reaching-weekly-i-ready-lesson-goals/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Danielle and Sari are joined by Millicent Borishade, Principal at Cedarhurst Elementary School in Highline Public Schools, WA. Millicent dives into leadership best practices that ensure students are excited to learn each day. She talks about motivating and inspiring students each day, and how her entire school community is transparent with students and their families about their data. 

• Highline Public Schools: https://www.highlineschools.org/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Welcome back! Danielle and Sari are excited to bring you Season 3 of the Extraordinary Educators podcast.  In this first episode, they discuss why pronouncing student names correctly is so important. Learn an activity to do with your students to learn their names, too. They then remind you about important self-care tips.

• Blog post about pronouncing names correctly: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/blog/pronouncing-students-names-correctly
• Self-care Professional Paper: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/i-ready-educator-self-care-professional-paper
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Danielle and Sari close out season 2 with this finale episode. They remind you to take care of yourself this summer and truly find time to relax. 

Thank you for all of your support and for tuning in each week! We're excited to bring you season 3 this fall. Have a wonderful and relaxing summer!

• Self-care paper:www.curriculumassociates.com/-/media/mainsite/files/i-ready/iready-the-connection-cure-self-care-for-educators-pro-paper-2021.pdf
• Curriculum Associates' blog: www.curriculumassociates.com/blog
• Virtual Event recordings: www.curriculumassociates.com/distance-learning/at-home-virtual-summits
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Instagram: www.Instragram.com/MyiReady
• Email: [email protected]

Mindy Geer, third grade teacher at Glenwood Elementary School in Michigan joins this episode. Mindy discusses unfinished learning and her reflections from this unique school year. While there were definitely challenges this year, Mindy also talks about the silver linings and positive takeaways from this year.

• Mindy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeerMindy
• Mindy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minsnake/
• More about Mindy: https://wwmt.com/news/local/kentwood-teacher-named-to-curriculum-associates-2021-class-of-extraordinary-educators
• Curriculum Associates' Unfinished Learning research: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/unfinishedlearning
• Blog about Unfinished Learning vs. Learning Loss: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/blog/unfinished-learning-versus-learning-loss
• Prerequisites (Class) Report Cheat Sheet: https://i-readycentral.com/download/?res=36513&view_pdf=1
• How to use the Prerequisites (Class) Report flow chart: https://i-readycentral.com/download/?res=32886&view_pdf=1 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyiReady
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurriculumAssoc
• Email: [email protected]