Happy New Year, 2023! I quite enjoy having a routine but I am also a huge fan of the energy of new beginnings. And speaking about new beginnings and embracing what works, in today’s episode, I want to share with you something that I have not talked about yet! And that is ESL instructional coaching,…
The Holiday Season can be hectic both at home and at school. No matter the age group you teach, it can be a challenge to figure out how to teach and manage everything during this time of year. Much like a computer sometimes needs a reset, your classroom might need one too, and the New…
With the new year right around the corner, we tend to reflect on the things we accomplished and what we can do to improve on the quality of our lives, both personally and professionally in the next year. So setting goals is especially popular this time of year, and often, as life keeps going, those…
In this episode, I do another ESL question and answer session with my dear friend Susan Patterson, aka My MLL Mentor. Our first ESL question was from a teacher who was advised to work with elementary students more than older students in middle and high school. She doesn’t feel right about this recommendation and asked…
In this episode, I discuss different December holidays that are celebrated around the world and by many English Learners. Last year I started sharing cultural tidbits with my colleagues about different holidays our students celebrate and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. If you think about it, many people take the time to look up things…
In this episode, I attempt to explain my perspective on the immigrant experience. I have struggled with how to explain this all my life. I share the complex feelings that come up when I visit my home in Lithuania. It feels impossible to explain my life as an immigrant in the United States to people…