Boston Teachers Union: Recent Episodes
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Lea talks about what brought her to teaching – in particular at the Mather. She explains how she adjusts her teaching to the remote learning environment, recognizing its challenges as well as unique opportunities. And she describes her advocacy work which takes many forms and fills many hours well beyond a regular school day. Source
In this episode we meet Kennedy Omolo. He teaches math at the Community Academy of Science and Health in Dorchester. Kennedy talks about rising to meet the challenges of remote schooling: adjusting his teaching methods and routines to the fit the online classroom; responding to the academic and personal needs of his students; keeping up […] Source
In this episode, we meet Sam Texeira. He teaches history to high school students at the Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester. The assistant teacher in the class is Matt Reggianini. Sam talks about the trips he has taken to explore history firsthand; and how he brings back those experiences to engage students in a process […] Source
In this episode, we meet Dave Russell. He teaches middle school at the McKinley South End Academy. The school serves students with special emotional, behavioral and learning needs. Dave talks about the mutual support of the McKinley faculty; about the daily challenges of proving to his students that, despite tough circumstances, they really can learn, […] Source
In this episode, we meet Lindsay Thornquist. She teaches sixth grade math and Spanish language arts at the Hurley, a K–8 Spanish-English immersion school located in the South End. Lindsay talks about teaching Spanish not just as language instruction but as a cultural experience. She describes how the curriculum focus on immigration and identity allows […] Source
In this episode, we meet Lauren Brett. She teaches physics at Charlestown High School. Lauren talks about the challenges and rewards of project-based learning. She reflects on how being a mother has influenced her teaching—especially her relationships with the students and their families. Source
In this episode, we meet Michelle Simon; she teaches fifth grade at Mozart Elementary School. It’s a small K-5 school tucked away in a residential neighborhood of Roslindale. Michelle talks about a year of building trusting relationships with her students and their families and among her students. She reflects on how race impacts her teaching […] Source
In this episode, we meet Garcie Champagne, she’s a teacher at BATA Boston Adult Technical Academy in the bay village neighborhood. BATA is an alternative high school. It serves older students who are motivated to acquire knowledge and skills that they need to complete their high school degrees and achieve their goals after graduation, whether […] Source
In this episode, our first in Season 2 of Teachers on Teaching, we meet Kim Kulasekaran, a special needs teacher at the Carter School on the border of Lower Roxbury and the South End. The Carter School serves students with severe intensive disabilities and complex health needs. Kim talks about teaching her students to communicate […] Source
We’re so proud to introduce our new podcast, Teachers on Teaching, where Boston teachers talk about their work and their lives as educators. The podcast is hosted by Paul Tritter, Director of Professional Learning. Eloise Biscoe, retired BPS teacher, edits and produces the interviews. Paul catches up with these educators between classes during their planning […] Source