Duration: 00:37:49
Guest: Jennifer Smith, Mendez Stem Academy, Austin ISD
Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.
Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning
Social Media: @AustinISDPL
In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Jennifer Smith. Jen Smith, a middle school educator in her fourth year of teaching is focused on curating scientifically rigorous explorations that spark joy, wonder, and intrigue. With a foundation in Culturally Responsive Teaching and SEL practices, she approaches her students with a keen eye for growth as they co-create their learning goals on the path to becoming life-long scientists together.
During this episode, we discuss:
