Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer orr

In this episode, fellow ASCD author and educator Jennifer Orr joins me for a deep dive into the art of fostering dynamic academic conversations with students across grade levels. You'll hear techniques from her book Demystifying Discussion that empower students to co-construct knowledge while using versatile digital tools to enrich collaborative and reflective practices, deepening classroom discussions. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2024/05/28/Academic-Conversations-269/  Sponsored by my new free ebook "10 Ways School Leaders Can Use AI Tomorrow": https://classtechtips.com/aileader/  Follow Jennifer on social: https://twitter.com/jenorr  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/   

In today's episode with special guests Matthew R. Kay and Jennifer Orr, Lindsay discusses how educational leaders and teachers can lead meaningful race conversations across K-12 in schools.    Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get In Touch With Matthew R. Kay:  Not Light, But Fire (book): https://www.notlight.com/    Get In Touch With Jennifer Orr:  Website: http://jenorr.com/    Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/162   Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership

In this episode, Anna J. Small Roseboro shares her fascinating work, "Experience, Poems and Pictures: Poetry that Paints, Pictures that Speak," that has captured international acclaim for its innovative blend of poetry, artwork, and insightful prompts. This book is not just a collection; it's a powerful tool for classroom engagement, inviting students to explore, reflect, and create. We'll uncover the importance of acknowledging the medium and size of artworks in educational settings, and how this respect for the creative process builds a foundation for meaningful collaboration. Anna emphasizes how technology can enhance these collaborative efforts, allowing students to work together seamlessly and learn from diverse perspectives. We'll take a journey through Anna's experiences as she discusses the inspiration behind her writing, including anchor texts and personal narratives. She'll share classroom activities that save teachers time while providing students with autonomy and the joy of choice. "Enhancing Learning through Art and Poems" takes a closer look at the intersection of education, poetry, and visual arts, revealing how this combination can address various learning objectives across different subjects. Anna's Christian perspective shines through, advocating for inclusivity and expressing personal beliefs within a supportive learning environment. Join us in "Our Classroom" as we explore the depth and richness of learning through the eyes of a poet, educator, and visionary. Let's inspire and be inspired, together. Anna J. Small Roseboro, a wife, mother, and a National Board-Certified Teacher, has over four decades of experience in public, and private schools and colleges, mentoring early career educators, and facilitating leadership institutes, in five states. She has served as director of summer programs and chair of her English department, published eight textbooks based on these experiences, and was awarded Distinguished Service Awards by the California Association of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English. Her poetry appears in several issues of FINE LINES: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose (2015-2023); was in her own publication EXPERIENCE POEMS AND PICTURES: Poetry that Paints/Pictures that Speak (2019). Her new textbook PLANNING WITH PURPOSE: A Handbook for New College Teachers published by Rowman and Littlefield (2021) and EMPOWERING LEARNERS: Teaching Different Genres to Diverse Student Bodies is due out this Fall. She is also working with a team of OPEN WRITE members to publish a textbook for using poetry writing as an assessment tool in content areas across the curricula. This episode is sponsored by Stenhouse Publishers. What should conversations about race look and sound like in the elementary classroom? And how can we build classroom communities that encourage these meaningful conversations? In We're Gonna Keep on Talking, high-school teacher and author of Not Light, But Fire Matthew Kay joins forces with elementary school teacher Jennifer Orr to answer these questions. This is a book for teachers of young children who believe that meaningful conversations about race are just as foundational as literacy and numeracy learning. Stenhouse publishes books “by teachers, for teachers.” Use code STEN24 for 20% off the Routledge website through April 26th.

Some call it a calming station, calming corner, or pause place.  Whatever the name, it's a helpful tool for helping students regulate emotions. Our guests explain how the stations work, how to set one up, and the essential key to using them effectively. Follow on Twitter: @jenorr @SELtreasures @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D., is a psychologist and director of Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC, located in Rockville and Silver Spring, Maryland. She specializes in individual and group treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adults, and ADHD and problems of emotional and behavioral regulation in children and teens. Dr. Alvord holds a position as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she supervises psychiatry fellows in cognitive-behavioral therapy. With more than 35 years of experience. Marie Weller has over 30 years of experience in education and has recently retired after serving 17 years as an elementary school counselor in central Ohio. As a school counselor, she worked with many teachers to incorporate calming corners (Pause Places) into their classrooms. This experience led her (and her principal) to co-author the Cranium Critters picture book series for elementary students. The books feature Scout, the brain's safety pup, and Einstein the wise owl, who work together to teach children (and adults) how the brain works and offer ideas for creating and using Pause Place tools in the classroom or at home. More information about Cranium Critters can be found on their website craniumkidsmedia.com.   Jennifer Orr has been an elementary school classroom teacher for more than two decades, teaching kindergartners through fifth graders. She is the author of Demystifying Discussion: How to Teach and Assess Academic Conversation Skills, K-5 and the coauthor of We're Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, a Teacher Consultant with the Northern Virginia Writing Project, and a frequent mentor to new and pre-service teachers.

Matthew R. Kay and Jennifer Orr discuss how they turn simple conversations about students' names into opportunities for connection and self-discovery. 

Our classrooms have the potential to be spaces where we learn how to have conversations about challenging topics with respect, curiosity, and kindness. Contrary to the voices that say race is not an appropriate topic for school, in this episode we're saying just the opposite. My guests are Matthew Kay, author of the book, Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom, and Jennifer Orr, Kay's co-author of the follow-up book, We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. I talked with Matt and Jen about the value of discussion as a teaching tool, the elements that are necessary for creating a healthy ecosystem for race conversations, some strategies for having these conversations in organic and authentic ways, and a message for teachers working in states that are hostile to conversations about race. Thanks to NoRedInk and The Modern Classrooms Project for sponsoring this episode. You can find links to both books and a full transcript of our conversation at cultofpedagogy.com/pod/.

How can educators create meaningful conversations in the classroom and tackle challenging topics like race? We had the pleasure of speaking with two phenomenal teachers and authors, Matthew K and Jennifer Or, who share their insight on fostering open dialogue with students. As passionate educators, both of them have written books that focus on leading conversations in an inclusive and respectful manner, ensuring that students get the most out of their classes.Our conversation delves into the diverse demographic of Matthew's school in Philadelphia and the importance of understanding boundaries as teachers. We discuss the need for safe spaces in the classroom and the power of reflection in creating these spaces. Jennifer and Matthew also share their experience co-authoring their book "We're Going to Keep on Talking," which aims to lead meaningful race conversations in elementary classrooms, and the personal motivations behind their collaboration.As the discussion progresses, we touch on the importance of having conversations about race and racism with young people and how to provide a safe space for them to learn from each other. Jennifer and Matthew emphasize the importance of knowing when to draw the line in engaging in conversations about race and the significance of self-reflection for educators. Tune in to this engaging episode with our esteemed guests, Matthew K and Jennifer Or, and discover ways to develop meaningful conversations in your classroom.Connect with Matthew Kay and Jennifer Orr:Matt: Website, ASCD column, Twitter, Jen: Website/Blog, ASCD Column, TwitterBe sure to read their books:Not Light, But Fire: How to lead meaningful race conversations in the secondary classroomWe're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to lead meaningful race conversations in the elementary classroom (co-authored with Jennifer Orr)

Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of multi-sensory instruction with special guest Jennifer Orr, an expert in literacy education. In this episode, we explore the power of incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to enhance reading instruction and support the development of confident readers.Jennifer Orr shares practical strategies and resources that teachers and parents can use to engage students in a multi-sensory learning experience. Discover how to introduce high-frequency words using specially designed cards that incorporate visual images, auditory cues, and kinesthetic actions. By creating a contextual picture for each word, students can make meaningful connections and develop a deeper understanding of the written language.In addition to these instructional strategies, Jennifer emphasizes the significance of play-based activities in consolidating learning. Discover a range of creative and fun games that support attention, motivation, and self-regulation. From writing words in sensory materials like sand or salt to building words with Play-Doh, these activities engage students in a multisensory approach that enhances their reading skills.Don't miss this episode filled with practical tips and resources to empower educators and parents in their journey to build confident readers. Tune in and discover how multi-sensory instruction can transform the reading experience and create a solid foundation for literacy success.Let's Connect!Want to connect with Jennifer Orr? Visit her website or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com for co-teaching and tips to use your classroom experience to become an author.You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

In this episode of Teacher's Corner, we tune into a conversation between Matthew Kay and Jennifer Orr, authors of We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How To Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom.  They discuss how they chose the book's title, productive strategies for talking about race with young children, and what readers can expect in their new book. LINKS   Matthew's Twitter Jennifer's Twitter

What should conversations about race look and sound like in the elementary classroom? How do we respond authentically and truthfully to children's questions about the world? And how can we build classroom communities that encourage these meaningful conversations about race? Matthew Kay and Jennifer Orr take on these questions and more in We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. A companion work to Kay's Not Light, But Fire, this book focuses on the unique and powerful role discussions about race can play in the elementary classroom. In this episode, Matt and Jen share a peek at We're Gonna Keep On Talking with a reading of the Introduction.   LINKS  We're Gonna Keep On Talking   Follow Matt and Jen on Twitter: Matt: https://twitter.com/MattRKay Jen: https://twitter.com/jenorr    

Especially during this month of giving and gratitude, being able to work alongside your family and serve your community at the same time is one of the most satisfying parts of dairy farming. To kick off Season 3 of Cow-Side Conversations, Jennifer Orr of Harmony Acres in Fayette County, Pennsylvania shares what sparked her family to enter the value-added space and begin bottling milk from their 170-cow herd. She reflects on their community's strong desire for a local food source, pandemic-related challenges, creative partnerships and products that were born along the way, and the memories she has built with her family throughout this journey.

When growth is rooted in community, it becomes self-sustaining. At landscape architecture firm Studio Balcones, Principal Jennifer Orr and Office Manager Tiffany Rasco believe that being active in their community is essential to their firm's growth and success. In this Best Practice interview, they talk about the importance of educating others by collaborating with project partners, applying for community certifications, participating in diversity programs, and teaching clients throughout the process to ultimately create designs rooted in the local landscape.Interview Takeaways Create designs rooted in existing ecologies Design for the soil in each neighborhood Align with the project partners Get involved in community programs Be prepared to wear multiple hats Work with the landscape, not against it Educate clients Hire the right amount of hands Build systems as you grow Have the confidence to try something new Show Links Connect with Jennifer Orr on LinkedIn Connect with Tiffany Rasco on LinkedIn Check out Studio Balcones Connect with Silvia Lee on LinkedIn Connect with Nathan Malone on LinkedIn  Check out Monograph Follow Monograph on LinkedIn or Instagram Listen and read more about Monograph 

It's tempting to equate listening with compliance. Schools often describe being a “good listener” as sitting up straight, making eye contact, and being quiet while others (often the teacher!) are talking.  So today we're going to hear from educators who are thinking about listening in different ways. We're thinking about what all the ways listening can look and sound like? And we're wondering how we can help students (and ourselves) keep growing as listeners. Today's guests are Christy Thompson, Caroline Sweet, Santasha Dhoot, Jennifer Orr and Allison Hintz.  Learn More: Patterns of Power en español Hands Down, Speak Out Intentional Talk Mathematizing Children's Literature

What's hard about classroom talk? And how are you working to get better? Find out what Jennifer Orr, Dawnavyn James, Lauren Carr, and Santasha Dhoot say on Episode 4 of the Something to Talk About mini podcast. And we'd love to hear from you! Let us know how you're rethinking participation in classroom conversations.. Leave a comment on the blog, or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  Learn More: Hands Down, Speak Out: Listening and Talking Across Math and Literacy    

In Episode 3, Stenhouse editor and author, Kassia Wedekind asks:  How might we rethink our ideas about participation in classroom conversations?  You'll hear from literacy coach Christy Thompson, first-grade teacher Lauren Carr, high school teacher Matthew Kay,and third-grade teacher Jennifer Orr. And we'd love to hear from you! Let us know how you're rethinking participation in classroom conversations.. Leave a comment on the blog, or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  Learn More:   Hands Down, Speak Out: Listening and Talking Across Math and Literacy Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom  

Welcome to the Something To Talk About, a podcast and blog series about all things classroom discourse! In each episode of the Something to Talk About mini podcast we ask just one juicy question about classroom discourse to a group of educators. In Episode 1, Stenhouse editor and author, Kassia Wedekind asks:  What are some of your greatest hopes for your students as talkers and listeners? And what kind of practical routines will you set up at the beginning of the year to help build that community? Take a listen to hear from third grade teacher, Jennifer Orr, first grade teacher, Santasha Dhoot, and authors of Intentional Talk, Elham Kazemi and Allison Hintz. Meet the Educators in this Episode  Jennifer Orr has spent more than twenty years teaching and learning with elementary students from kindergarten through fifth grade. She currently teaches third graders at Fort Belvoir Upper School in Fairfax County, Virginia. She tweets @jenorr and blogs at jenorr.com. Elham Kazemi is the co-author of Intentional Talk and the co-editor of Choral Counting and Counting Collections. She is a professor of mathematics education at the University of Washington. Elham works alongside teachers to create thriving mathematical classrooms centered on children's mathematical thinking. She is deeply committed to building university-school partnerships that tackle social and academic inequities and create strong professional learning communities for teachers to learn from and with their students. Elham tweets @ekazemi. Allison Hintz is the co-author Intentional Talk and the co-author of the upcoming Mathematizing Children's Literature.  She is an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of Washington, Bothell. She studies teaching and learning alongside educators to create experiences where children are heard, understood, and inspired as mathematical sense makers. Allison tweets @AllisonHintz124. Santasha Dhoot (She/Her/Hers) is a Punjabi Sikh first-grade teacher in the Greater Seattle Area. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Masters in Teaching. She has a passion for educational justice and aspires to be a part of building an education system in which all students thrive. She loves learning alongside our youngest students and believes our future is bright because of them. You can follow Santasha on Twitter @tashadhoot. Resources Mentioned in Episode 1 Something to Talk About Blog https://www.nctm.org/Standards-and-Positions/Catalyzing-Change/Catalyzing-Change-in-Early-Childhood-and-Elementary-Mathematics/ https://www.stenhouse.com/content/becoming-math-teacher-you-wish-youd-had https://www.stenhouse.com/content/which-one-doesnt-belong https://www.stenhouse.com/content/how-many https://www.stenhouse.com/content/intentional-talk

Creating the conditions that develop an intrinsic interest in reading is a longstanding challenge that is exacerbated by distance learning. In this episode, we explore ways to encourage students to read in traditional and online classes. Follow on Twitter: @SJEducate @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @butler__melissa @jenorr @Dr_Katie_AlanizDr. Sawsan Jaber, a global educator of twenty years in the U.S. and abroad, currently serves as a High School English teacher in Illinois. She is an Our Voice Academy Board Director, the founder of Education Unfiltered Consulting, and a founding member of the Arab American Education Network. Sawsan is a proud Palestinian American. Melissa A. Butler is a writer, speaker, and educator living in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a classroom teacher for 23 years and now consults to help people slow down to notice more. Much of her work focuses on trust, intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and notice-to-wonder practices. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Katie Alaniz, Ed.D., is a faculty member and Director of Online Learning and Professional Development within the College of Education Behavioral Sciences at HBU. As a teacher and digital learning specialist for over a decade in both public and private schools, including her service as a digital learning specialist at River Oaks Baptist School, she guides fellow educators as they meaningfully integrate digital resources within their classrooms.

In this episode, we talk about viable ways to make teaching in “the new normal” simpler, easier and more effective whether on-site or online. Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @SerenaPariser @jenorr @lmeduconsulting Serena Pariser has twelve years of experience teaching in public schools, including charter schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She was named Gompers Preparatory Academy Teacher of the Year. She served as Assistant Director of Field Experiences at University of San Diego and also served as adjunct faculty. Serena is the bestselling author of Real Talk About Classroom Management: 50 Best Practices That Work And Show You Believe In Your Students and Real Talk About Time Management: 35 Best Practices for Educators. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Laurie Manville is an ELD teacher and Instructional Coach at Brookhurst Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. She enjoys helping her students figure out what they are meant to do in life and guiding teachers in lesson design creation.

In this episode of the Zoom, CNSG’s VP of Business Development, Chris Shubert talks with Jennifer Orr, VP Master Agent Channel of Mitel. The experience, collaboration, and the importance of value are just a few things that help Mitel stick out in the channel. Watch now to learn more about Mitel! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-orr-0aa36713/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisshubert/ #RelationshipsMatter #CNSG #Mitel

Inspiring students to read is always a priority in education.  How can we maintain our commitment to supporting reading while teaching online? Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork  @jenorr @MrsSaid17 Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois.  In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.  Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher in the Folsom Cordova School District. She was a participant in the Teaching American History Grant, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Summer Institute, and a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content. Kristin Spears is an ESOL coach and teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 where she helps plan and conduct ESOL professional development and collaborates with elementary teachers on how to best serve ELs in their classrooms.  In her teaching career, she has worked in various upstate SC schools with students in grades K-8. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado.  In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.

School dress codes are perennially controversial. Our guests are frustrated with many of the codes and assert that it's time for us to update our thinking. @larryferlazzo @mochamomma @beingblackas @jenorr @bivey @Bamradionetwork Kelly Wickham Hurst is a 23 year public and private school veteran as both a classroom teacher and an administrator as both a guidance dean and assistant principal. Her blog is Mocha Momma. Jax Morgan is a four-year senior and the Head of Student Body at Stoneleigh-Burnham in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a school defined by diversity and the empowerment of girl's voices. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Bill Ivey is Middle School Dean at Stoneleigh-Burnham, a feminist girls boarding and day school for grades 7-12 in Western Massachusetts.

Our guests all agree, student seating matters. Join us as we explore what seating arrangements work, which don't and why. @larryferlazzo @jenorr @RACycz @MWhitakerGood @Bamradionetwork Madeline Whitaker Good is a former 3rd grade teacher who currently teaches 8th grade math in Southwest Missouri. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Rich Czyz is author of The Four O’Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development and Co-Founder of the Four O’Clock Faculty Blog. He is an Elementary Principal in New Jersey.

I started only reading my Twitter feed in the very early morning hours, as I take my dog for a walk. At that time of day even the internet is fairly calm and peaceful. It feels like in the predawn hours I can actually focus on the feed and even find amazing content. Funnily, my dog will lay down and go back to sleep if I stall to long over an engaging post. And it was in this moment that I came across a blog that caught my eye. It grabbed me because of the title and I stayed for the entire whole hearted narrative. Jen has been blogging since the early 2005 and througout her writings the themes of change, student advocacy, and equity come through loud and clear. Her tweet rattled me because of its raw questioning of 'Am I in a rut?' A truth in education is that the life of teacher can be long and satisfying, but what happens to a person when change simulatneously becomes necessary and hard to envisage. Please check out Jen's blog at http://jenorr.com/ for this post and many other great reads. You can find Jen on Twitter @jenorr Chasing Squirrels is on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/chasing-squirrels/id1191208370?mt=2 You can find me on Twitter @chrisjcluff and on Wordpress at https://chrisjcluff.com/ If you would like to chat on the podcast, let me know. Song in episode: Пееща телеграма is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Artist:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Captive_Portal/ This song has not been remixed or changed in any way.

I started only reading my Twitter feed in the very early morning hours, as I take my dog for a walk. At that time of day even the internet is fairly calm and peaceful. It feels like in the predawn hours I can actually focus on the feed and even find amazing content. Funnily, my dog will lay down and go back to sleep if I stall to long over an engaging post. And it was in this moment that I came across a blog that caught my eye. It grabbed me because of the title and I stayed for the entire whole hearted narrative. Jen has been blogging since the early 2005 and througout her writings the themes of change, student advocacy, and equity come through loud and clear. Her tweet rattled me because of its raw questioning of 'Am I in a rut?' A truth in education is that the life of teacher can be long and satisfying, but what happens to a person when change simulatneously becomes necessary and hard to envisage. Please check out Jen's blog at http://jenorr.com/ for this post and many other great reads. You can find Jen on Twitter @jenorr Chasing Squirrels is on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/chasing-squirrels/id1191208370?mt=2 You can find me on Twitter @chrisjcluff and on Wordpress at https://chrisjcluff.com/ If you would like to chat on the podcast, let me know. Song in episode: Пееща телеграма is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Artist:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Captive_Portal/ This song has not been remixed or changed in any way.

Join us as we talk about what makes field trips effective and how to make them better. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @Ajay460 @HerbBroda @Bamradionetwork Herb Broda is an emeritus professor of education at Ashland University in Ohio. His books, Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning and Moving the Classroom Outdoors, reflect Herb’s passion for helping teachers see ways to use the schoolyard as a teaching tool. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK-5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Jennifer Orr is a National Board Certified elementary school teacher in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. She has spent her 19 years teaching in Title I schools, and has taught kindergartners, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.

There are inherent barriers to connecting with parents and maintaining trust. In this episode, we focus on practical strategies that work. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @SafirShane @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Shane Safir has worked at every level of the school system, from the classroom to th boardroom. He became the founding principal for June Jordan School Equity in San Francisco. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters.