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Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators
Dive into the world of education and straight talk with Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez! As a former high school teacher and now an Instructional Specialist at St. Lucie Public Schools, Dr. Benner-Ordoñez is dedicated to creating dynamic and engaging professional learning systems via different modalities to place educators in the driving seat of their learning journey. Her passion lies in offering busy educators a variety of choices that incorporate best practices in andragogy and well-being, all aimed at boosting self-efficacy. Join us for insightful discussions on pedagogy, teaching and learning practices, behavior management, special topics, and much more! Gain access to educational experts who share practical ideas and resources to enhance your teaching practice, and stay updated with the latest research and trends in education. Tune in during your commute or lunch break and discover just how much fun learning can be!
Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators
Latest Episodes
3.9: From InnovatED to Innovated - Teacher Takeaways
What happens when teachers lead the learning—and actually make it stick?In this episode, we tap into the energy of InnovateEd, our first teacher-led conference, and turn those moments into practical moves you can try right away. From st...
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3.8: Different by Design - Reframing Professional Learning
“Sit and get” professional development is easy to schedule and hard to defend. What busy educators actually need is learning that respects their time, connects to their students, and leaves them with something they can use tomorrow.We’r...
3.7: Purposeful Practice: Small Groups for Big Learning in the K-5 ELA Classroom
The biggest shifts in learning often happen in the smallest moments—at a back table, over a shared text, with a clear purpose and timely feedback. We sit down with Samantha Lamora, K–5 ELA curriculum specialist, to unpack how intentional small ...
3.6: Sensemaking in Science: Shifting Student Thinking
Join me this month as I chat with Zulay Garcia, Science Curriculum Specialist in St. Lucie Public Schools, to unlock the power of sensemaking in your science classroom! In this new episode, we unpack simple, high‑impact ways teachers can help s...
3.5: The ELL Edge: Tips and Tools for Supporting English Language Learners
Giving Teachers the ELL Edge (Special Winter Edition)This episode is all about practical, high‑impact strategies teachers can use right away to support English Language Learners. We’re diving into tools that make instruction more ...