In this episode Ghazali talks to Dustin (as a guest) and Samantha Whitelaw, a veteran elementary school teacher who implements a self-paced classroom, as they focus on the overarching question "How does the self-pacing model enhance student learning experiences in both elementary and secondary classrooms?"
Samantha Ortiz Whitelaw has been in elementary education for over 14 years. She has taught 1st grade, 4th grade, and spent a few years supporting English Language Learners as an ESOL teacher and team lead (4-6th grades). Samantha has been implementing the Modern Classrooms model for about 4 years now in her math class and has begun implementing in History and Science as well. She has recently earned the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential and is excited to become an expert mentor as a way of supporting teachers on their Modern Classroom journey. When Samantha isn't in teacher mode you can find her at home with her husband Kevin, daughter Isabel, and their dog Popeye.
If you would like to connect with Samantha you can reach her via email smortiz010@gmail.com or on Instagram @ThatTeacherMomma or on X (Twitter) @Mrs_Whitelaw_
