Join us for a Twitter Chat to Reflect on 2020’s Most Teachable Moments
#2020TaughtMeChat on December 15, 2020 at 8 p.m. EST
What is the greatest lesson 2020 has taught you?
Between a global pandemic, a presidential election, and a heightened focus on equality and justice, 2020 has been a year like no other for learning, and for teaching.
To look back on the year and how it has changed education forever, we are hosting a Twitter Chat on December 15 at 8 p.m. EST. In this chat, you will hear from educator experts about how 2020 challenged, inspired, enlightened, and shaped them. You’ll hear tips and tricks for optimizing remote and hybrid learning, discover how to maximize student engagement and social and emotional learning, and learn methods of maintaining health and wellness during a pandemic. Please join us as we reflect on 2020’s most teachable moments, and feel free to offer your own advice, strategies, wisdom, and stories to this important conversation.
We’re happy to introduce our featured panelists for this chat, all talented educators and guest blog contributors for the Art of Teaching Project. In the chat, you’ll connect with:
Skylar Primm @skylarprimm
Skylar L. Primm teaches at High Marq Environmental Charter School, a project-based learning school in Montello, Wisconsin. In 2017, he was the recipient of a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship in recognition of his teaching, leadership, and service. He currently serves on the boards of directors for the Human Restoration Project and the Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education. He blogs at medium.com/@skylarp, usually for the Greater Madison Writing Project. You may contact Skylar at skylarp@mac.com.
Read Skylar’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Ryan Chapman, @APLit_Teacher
Ryan Chapman is an English teacher at Santa Fe Christian Schools in California. His passion is for students to understand the complexity and beauty of literature. Ryan’s educational articles can be found on websites such as Edutopia, NCTE, APLitHelp, and McGraw Hill.
Read Steve’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Adam Parker, @Funschoolpsych
Adam Parker is a School Psychologist who has a passion for making learning fun. He uses music, sports, and nature to help students feel comfortable sharing their feelings. He creates daily social-emotional videos and songs for students during these uncertain times. He enjoys bringing the fun back to school!
Read Adam’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Errica Dotson-Hooper, @ErricaDH
Errica Dotson-Hooper is the Manager of Teaching & Learning for Harris County Department of Education. A native of Los Angeles, California, she is a graduate of Howard University (BA), Stephen F. Austin State University (MEd) and Dallas Theological Seminary (CGS-Christian Education). The Teach for America alum (Houston ’02) has worked in education for over 17 years in a variety of capacities serving staff and students in HISD, CEP, KIPP New Orleans and KIPP Houston. She is also the host of The Wellness Space Podcast. She is a loving wife and a mother to a 5-year-old daughter.
Read Errica’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Dr. Gerald Paterson @DrPatersonCBL
Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Paterson has been an educator for 24 years. He has taught elementary and middle grade, served as a curriculum supervisor, and is currently the building principal at Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School, in North Hanover Township School District. He is a college professor at Temple University and Holy Family University, both in Philadelphia, PA. He is an avid reader of American and World history, oil painter, and enjoys fishing with his teenage son.
Read Jerry’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Kerrie LaRosa @RosaParentCoach
Kerrie LaRosa is a parent coach, clinical social worker, and mother helping parents connect with their children, enhance their relationships, and improve their parenting skills. You can connect with Kerrie at www.larosaparentcoach.com and facebook.com/LaRosaParentCoach.
Read Kerrie’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
Dr. Steve Kucinski, @specialkdchs
Dr. Steve Kucinski is a Nationally Board Certified teacher who has taught middle and high school English for 27 years. This is his 18th year teaching at Dublin Coffman High School. Steve has served as department chair and district lead teacher in past years. He has a Master’s in Educational Administration and a Ph.D. in Adolescent Development from The Ohio State University, and is an adjunct lecturer there. Steve has a young adult novel published, Between Friends, and he delivered a TEDx Talk in Worthington in 2016 entitled, “Resolve to enjoy the goodness and beauty in each other and in life.” Currently, he is passionate about innovation and creativity in teaching and learning as well as integrating technology into the classroom. His wife, Gretchen, has taught music for 26 years, and he has three amazing sons — Austin, an Electrical Engineer in Cincinnati; Grant, a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati studying Sports Management; and Chase, an 8th grader.
Read Steve’s latest contribution to the Art of Teaching:
We look forward to hearing from you at the Chat!
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