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I work with teachers of teens to make classrooms more culturally-responsive.

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you teach multicultural learners and want to honour their identities

you teach in a monocultural setting and want to help all students explore who they are and understand the wider world

you are willing to make shifts in your content and thinking but want to maintain rigour

you are looking for practical strategies to integrate socio-emotional learning and positive psychology into your classroom culture

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Here, you’ll find…

advice and approaches to ensure that your classroom is more culturally responsive

ideas to tailor learning experiences to all students – without staying up all night

a community of like-minded educators to empathise and connect with

teaching and training resources for positive psychology, specifically for teens

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plan lessons and units effectively and efficiently

be confident you are taking a culturally-sustaining approach

consider ways to enhance wellbeing for you and your students through positive psychology

identify PD that really makes a difference to your knowledge, skills, and practice

5 Whys for Professional Learning and Lesson Planning: Find Your Purpose

December 1, 2024

As an instructional coach and teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make my professional learning sessions or lesson plans more impactful. The secret lies

How to Set Up Socratic Seminars: The Paired Inside-Outside Circle Approach

August 7, 2023

So, you’ve heard of Socratic Seminars and are considering introducing them into your classroom? Fantastic choice! Like introducing task cards, embracing the Socratic method can

The Power of Equity Sticks: Promoting Fairness and Inclusion in the Classroom

June 16, 2023

Creating an equitable and inclusive classroom environment is a top priority for teachers today. Equity sticks are a simple yet powerful tool that can help

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Hi, I'm Abena!

I work with teachers of teens to make classrooms more culturally-responsive.

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From the blog

5 Whys for Professional Learning and Lesson Planning: Find Your Purpose

How to Set Up Socratic Seminars: The Paired Inside-Outside Circle Approach

The Power of Equity Sticks: Promoting Fairness and Inclusion in the Classroom

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