Join us for a hands-on experience that will provide you with instructional strategies to support middle school newcomers. You’ll gain insights into the characteristics of middle school newcomers and the program currently in place to support their success. In this interactive session, you’ll step into the shoes of a newcomer student and experience a content lesson from this perspective.
Explore how Nearpod can be leveraged to foster independent student success and meaningful differentiation during small group instruction. This session will demonstrate how interactive lessons support engagement, accountability, and individualized learning pathways, ensuring that all students' needs are met. Using a literacy classroom example—with strategies easily adaptable across content areas—you will gain practical tools to enhance small group instruction and promote equitable learning outcomes. Join us to discuss how we can help every learner thrive.
In Mission: Manageable – Your Classroom, Your Mission Plan, teachers will develop a classroom management strategy that empowers both educators and students. This session focuses on building a positive environment through consistent, meaningful reinforcement that celebrates student success. Educators will also design a clear system of tiered consequences to address misbehavior with fairness and structure. Participants will explore practical techniques for responding to behavior in real time, ensuring students feel seen, supported, and accountable. By the end, you'll walk away with a mission-ready plan tailored to your teaching style and students' needs.
My whole teaching career has been with NNPS. After 17 years, I have taught multiple grade levels and worked in many schools. In my role as a coach, I get to work with students all over Newport News, which I love! I enjoy talking to teachers about teaching and I am looking forward... Read More →
I have been with Newport News Public Schools for 19 years. The last 11 of those, I have severed as a Teacher Coach for newly hired teachers at the elementary level.
I have been working for Newport News Public Schools for 28 years. Five of those years have been as a Teacher Coach for new teachers. I look forward to sharing tips for getting your school year off to a smooth start.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT B129
