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About the Session:

Teaching in a departmentalized setup? Adrian’s got the playbook. She shares how to build strong student relationships and smooth systems—so transitions run like clockwork and co-teaching feels more like co-leading. From hallway arrows to shared expectations, her tips are practical, proactive, and full of heart. 🏫💬📚

Links/Resources:

• Departmentalizing 101 (Free PDF): https://fromheidiandemily.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Adrienne+Wiggins+Departmentalizing+101.pdf
• Morning Meeting Community Builder Slides: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Morning-Meeting-Community-Builder-Slides-AUGUST-5815867
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/adrienne-wiggins
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienne_teaches

Meet Adrienne:

Adrienne has been teaching third grade in Virginia since 2011 and has been an online teacher-creator for just as long. Her passion is teaching reading and half her time in the classroom has been spent departmentalized, teaching reading 2-3 times a day. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Virginia.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.