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Teachers Passing NotesOwen Bondono (Part Two)Turns out Owen does a lot to keep his students engaged! Learn more from listening to this week’s episode. You can grab a copy of this slidedeck from Owen to learn more about his classroom community builders. Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and beli...2022-12-2930 min
Teachers Passing NotesOwen BondonoOwen Bondono joins Donnie and Alisa to share a few classroom ideas that he uses in his high school English class. Owen Bondono (pronouns: he/they) teaches 9th grade English at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan. He is the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. His teaching focuses on growing students’ empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills in a space where they are safe and empowered. Owen is focused on bringing anti-racist and queer-affirming practices into the classroom and believes that advocacy drives all good teaching practices. In his spare time, Owen is a writer, the...2022-12-2724 min
Too Dope Teachers and a MicHabitually Disruptive Episode 4: 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen BondonoOwen is a quintessential disruptor. Owen is punk rock. Owen radiates love and revolution, which is why he is the Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2021. If you haven't had the please of hearing his ideas, learning about his message and platform, you are truly missing out. He is funny, brilliant, and ready to burn some things down for justice.
Since recording this episode, we did indeed attend Space Camp, and it was a blast and we did disrupt some stuff!2021-08-3000 min
Teachers in AmericaCreativity, Community, and Pride with Owen BondonoMeet Owen Bondono, a high school ELA teacher at Oak Park High School, located in the Oak Park School district in Oak Park, Michigan. In 2021, Owen was named the first known transgender Michigan Teacher of the Year. He uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ student spaces and anti-racist teaching practices.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com. 2021-06-0837 min
The Partial Credit PodcastBorder Crossing with Michigan TOY Owen Bondono2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono! Texthelp wants to see a world where difference, disability, or language are no longer barriers. Providing a range of technology solutions for teaching and learning - Texthelp helps to minimize teacher workload and maximize student outcomes. Extra Credit with Owen Bondono Talk about the platform that you’re presenting as Michigan's Teacher of the Year How are you representing LGBTQ this year? How do you/your state promote social justice? Is teaching a political act? Amazon Price is Right Evelots Prism Bed Glasses-Read/Watch TV Lyi...2021-03-011h 10
Social StudiesTeacher of the Year, Owen BondonoThis week, Joe shares some fantastic personal news before having an amazing conversation with Owen Bondono. Owen is a passionate teacher who is currently nominated as a candidate for the U.S teacher of the year. Joe and Owen also happen to be friends from high school and catch up a bit before deciding which grade is the worst for teachers, the importance of being yourself in the classroom, and how it felt for Owen to become the first person who is trans to win a state teacher of the year award!Learn more about your ad...2021-02-0150 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonJack of ALL TradesLike so many school librarians, Patrick Taylor has become a Jack of ALL Trades in supporting his buildings and district. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Chalkbeat Detroit: Owen Bondono 55: A Balancing Act: Work and School 2021-02-0149 min