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Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Candace AcoustaCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 15) This discussion features Candace Acousta - the lead English Learner teacher from Galax Elementary School. After describing her professional experience which started in high school, Candace shares how she began her co-teaching journey in a 7th grade English classroom alongside a well-organized general education teacher and flexible special education teacher. This school year, Candace has focused on the needs of newcomers within her school. You won’t want to miss her many ideas related to co-planning, embedding language support, scaffolding participation, and acknowledging cultural assets.This is our fin...2025-05-2151 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeShelly Boggess Follow Up Discussion- SchedulingDuring our last episode with Shelly Boggess from Giles High School, the hot topic of scheduling came up. Today, we are exploring ideas to consider when tackling the master schedule.Links to resources mentioned in this discussion:Scheduling DocumentCreative Co-Planning Ideas In our next episode (coming in early May), we will discuss co-teaching with Candace Acousta from an English Language Development teacher’s perspective.Follow this podcast so you won’t miss future discussions with distinguished co-teachers twice each month during the school year.Please visit our we...2025-04-2335 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Shelly BoggessCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 13) Ever wonder what it takes to be the first school to start a successful co-teaching model within your school division? Meet Shelly Boggess, Principal of Giles High School. Shelly was the driving force behind the introduction of co-teaching at her school and has remained a steadfast advocate for it. In this conversation, learn about her role as neutral mediator when conflicts arise, her commitment to sending all co-teaching teams to professional development together, her method for creating a master schedule that ensures co-planning time, and so many more important topics. 2025-04-0939 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeFollow-Up Discussion to Keli Bradbury and Suzanne GrahamCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 12)During our last episode with Keli Bradbury and Suzanne Graham from the Radford University Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) the book, Connecting High Leverage Practices to Student Success: Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms by Melissa Jenkins and Wendy Murawsk, was mentioned as a go to resource. Participants in the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative for 2024-2025 are also studying this book and implementing its ideas in their classrooms. Today, we will zoom in on the importance of establishing and nurturing co-teaching relationships, intentionally discussing roles and responsibilities, as well as th...2025-03-2638 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Keli Bradbury and Suzanne GrahamCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 11) Join us for our discussion with Keli Bradbury and Suzanne Graham from Radford University’s Training and Technical Assistance Center. Keli and Suzanne were instrumental in supporting Katie Wright and Mandy Seeberger from Giles High School during the past three years. Check out our interview with Katie and Mandy if you missed it. In today’s conversation, learn how Suzanne and Keli introduced co-teaching to a local high school and middle school while they were in the classroom and how it grew to become part of the school culture. Now, Keli...2025-03-1247 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeKatie Wright and Mandy Seeberger Follow Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 10)In our last episode, Katie Wright and Mandy Seeberger, Algebra 1 co-teachers from Giles High School, mentioned how Anne Beninghof’s book, Specially Designed Instruction: Increasing Success for Students with Disabilities, has impacted their teaching this school year. In today’s discussion, we delve deeper into topics that came up during that conversation including being reflective teachers, intentionally planning with SDI in mind, and encouraging metacognitive skills in our students. Here are links to some resources mentioned: Planning matrix SDI questions bookmark Graphic of incidental bene...2025-02-2627 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Katie Wright and Mandy SeebergerCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 9) Imagine being able to play back your class and reflect on your successes and areas for improvement— well, Katie and Mandy are doing just that, and it’s revolutionizing the way they teach. In their third year of co-teaching together, Katie Wright and Mandy Seeberger from Giles High School wouldn’t want to teach Algebra 1 any other way. This dynamic team is in their first year of participating in the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative as representatives of Region 7 in Virginia. In this episode, Katie and Mandy share their insights...2025-02-1234 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeDr. Margaret Weiss Follow Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 8) Our last conversation with Dr. Margaret Weiss (Season 2 Episode 7) inspired us to dig deeper into Anne M. Benninghof’s book, Specially Designed Instruction Increasing Succes for Students with Disabilities. This book works to clarify these 3 questions about SDI: What is SDI? Who is responsible? How do we make it happen? In this podcast episode we focus on Planning Step 1: Clarifying the Learning Target and Planning and Step 7: Boost Participation. Here are additional resources that may help support the idea...2025-01-2227 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Dr. Margaret WeissCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 7) Do you ever wonder what the future of co-teaching may look like? If so, this conversation with Dr. Margaret Weiss from George Mason University is for you. Peggy is at the forefront of co-teaching research in Virginia. Along with other colleagues, she has developed a framework that identifies three key elements of quality co-teaching. Among her many contributions to the field of co-teaching is a lesson planning app that is currently being used by the 2024-2025 cohort of the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative. Learn what drives Peggy to improve teacher p...2025-01-0848 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeMelissa Gunter Follow Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 6) Our last conversation with Melissa Gunter (Season 2 Episode 5) inspired us to dig deeper into Wendy Murawski’s latest book, Practical Strategies for Managing a Diverse Classroom. This discussion focuses quick tips to enhance your co-teaching including: Strategies for intentional data collection Ways to utilize music during transitions Preplanning a variety of student groupings Ideas to lower the volume of voices in the classroom Our next episode (coming in January) will feature a mystery guest. Follow this podcast so you w...2024-12-0423 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Melissa GunterCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 5) Meet Melissa Gunter, Coordinator of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), High Leverage Practices (HLPs), and Math Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at George Mason University (GMU). Listen to learn more about the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative which includes demonstration sites in every region of Virginia. Discover how Melissa built trust over time with her administrators and advocated for student groupings and schoolwide schedules that maximized her effectiveness as a co-teacher. Here are the locations of the 2024-2025 Exce...2024-11-2032 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeDwana Cooper Follow Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 4) During this episode, Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade discuss a chapter Dr. Wendy Murawski co-authored on Co-Teaching Models from English Learners with Learning Disabilities: A Collaborative Practice Guide for Educators edited by Richard Boon and Vicky Spencer and a new book by Andrea Honigsfeld and Audry Cohan titled Collaboration for Multilingual Learners with Exceptionalities: We Share the Students. Learn along with us some strategies to specifically address the unique needs of multilingual learners with disabilities in a co-taught setting. Check these books out from our library by visiting our website.2024-11-1234 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Dwana CooperCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 3) Meet Dwana Cooper, Coordinator of Specially Designed Instruction for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Listen to discover how Dwana intuitively developed an inspiring co-teaching partnership with an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher (common terminology from the 1990s) during her first year as a special educator. Among the many other topics that Dwana touches on during this conversation, find out about her vision for the new co-teaching teams that joined the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative and Dwana’s passion for the power of collaboration among educators. Ou...2024-10-3022 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeDr. Wendy Murawski Follow-Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 2) Listen as Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade discuss their personal journeys into co-teaching from the perspective of a general education teacher (Sue) and a special education teacher (Kitty). After our interview with Dr. Wendy Murawski (Season 2 Episode 1), we ordered a couple copies of her latest book, Practical Strategies for Managing a Diverse Classroom, and immersed ourselves in actionable teaching strategies addressing a wide range of topics including behavior, motivation, social-emotional challenges, academics, and so much more. This book has a unique structure that we highlight during our conversation. Giv...2024-10-0919 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeWendy Murawski Follow-Up DiscussionCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 2) Listen as Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade discuss their personal journeys into co-teaching from the perspective of a general education teacher (Sue) and a special education teacher (Kitty). After our interview with Dr. Wendy Murawski (Season 2 Episode 1), we ordered a couple copies of her latest book, Practical Strategies for Managing a Diverse Classroom, and immersed ourselves in actionable teaching strategies addressing a wide range of topics including behavior, motivation, social-emotional challenges, academics, and so much more. This book has a unique structure that we highlight during our conversation. Giv...2024-10-0919 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Dr. Wendy MurawskiCo-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 2 Episode 1) Listen as Dr. Wendy Murawski reveals how she unintentionally became a teacher and fell in love with collaborating with other professionals. Now she travels around the globe championing inclusive education. In this episode she discusses her personal journey of becoming a co-teaching advocate and some of the research she is conducting overseas in this area. Wendy is a prolific author. Two of her recent books that are highlighted in this discussion are Co-teaching Do’s, Don’ts, and Do Betters and Connecting High-Leverage Practices to Student Success. If you w...2024-09-1843 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Jason Matlock Part 2Join Kitty Wade and Sue Schulz from the VDOE T/TAC at Virginia Tech as they continue their conversation with Jason Matlock, Principal of Damascus Middle School in Washington County about supporting co-teaching as an adminstrator.2024-09-1109 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeIntro Season 2 2024-08-2400 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Jason MatlockJoin Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade for a discussion with Jason Matlock, Principal of Damascus Middle School in Washington County, Virginia. Drawing on his experiences as a special education teacher, Mr. Matlock emphasizes the importance of carefully selecting co-teaching partners, values teacher feedback, and prioritizes the schedules of inclusion classes when creating the master schedule. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy...2024-05-1308 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Amber Watson and Melanie Smiley part 3Join Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade as we continue our conversation with Amber Watson and Melanie Smiley, 6th grade math co-teachers from Virginia Middle School in Bristol, Virginia. In this episode, they describe how they approached their administrators at the beginning of this school year to advocate for a different schedule. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to...2024-04-2207 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Amber Watson and Melanie Smiley part 2Join Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade as we continue our conversation with Amber Watson and Melanie Smiley, 6th grade math co-teachers from Virginia Middle School in Bristol, Virginia. They are in their second year co-teaching and share how they plan for instruction. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to https://bit.ly/Transcript-S1E13. Our ne...2024-04-0809 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Amber Watson and Melanie SmileyJoin Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade for a discussion with Amber Watson and Melanie Smiley, 6th grade math co-teachers from Virginia Middle School in Bristol, Virginia. They are in their second year co-teaching and share how they plan for instruction. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to https://bit.ly/Transcript_S1E12. Our next ep...2024-03-2510 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Serena Moore and Michelle Hazleton Part 2Join Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade as we continue our conversation with Serena Moore and Michelle Hazleton, 9th grade English co-teachers from Radford High School in the City of Radford. In this episode, they share about their nontraditional pathways to teaching, intentional planning that takes advantage of their individual strengths, and selecting instructional approaches. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s...2024-03-1109 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Serena Moore and Michelle HazletonJoin Sue Schulz and Kitty Wade for a discussion with Serena Moore and Michelle Hazleton, 9th grade English co-teachers from Radford High School in the City of Radford. They are in their second year co-teaching and share their thoughts about how to establish an effective relationship and share responsibilities. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to https://bi...2024-02-2608 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Donna Cox and Kit Williams pt. 3Join us for the 3rd and final part of our discussion with Donna Cox and Kit Williams, 9th grade World History co-teachers from James River High School in Botetourt County. This dynamic pair is participating for the second consecutive year in the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). To schedule a classroom visit, please contact Sue Schulz, Kitty Wade, Donna Cox, or Kit Williams. In this episode, Donna and Kit talk about how they elicited the help of a colleague to repeatedly act out during a faculty presentation. Their “plant” allowed them to m...2024-02-1312 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Donna Cox and Kit Williams pt.2Join us for part 2 of our 3 part discussion with Donna Cox and Kit Williams, 9th grade World History co-teachers from James River High School in Botetourt County. This dynamic pair is participating for the second consecutive year in the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative. To schedule a classroom visit, please contact Sue Schulz, Kitty Wade, Donna Cox, or Kit Williams. In this episode, Donna and Kit talk about their presentation for the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference. They discussed establishing routines and procedures (including for student absences), incorporating intentional movement breaks, providing clear expectations, utilizing private...2024-01-2211 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Donna Cox and Kit WilliamsJoin us as we talk with Donna Cox and Kit Williams, 9th grade World History co-teachers from James River High School in Botetourt County. This dynamic pair is participating for the second consecutive year in the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative. To schedule a classroom visit, please contact Sue Schulz, Kitty Wade, Donna Cox, or Kit Williams. In this episode, Donna and Kit attribute the success of their students and minimal classroom disruptions to structure, scaffolded supports, and high expectations. Visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in C...2024-01-0811 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Jeanie Flad and Lauren Wyatt ContinuedJoin us as we continue our conversation with Jeanie Flad and Lauren Wyatt, 4th grade co-teachers from Gilbert Linkous Elementary in Montgomery County. This pair of seasoned teachers discuss how they share plans, the use of data meetings, benefits of having different personalities, and tips for establishing an effective partnership. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to ht...2023-12-1813 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Jeanie Flad and Lauren WyattJoin us as we talk with Jeanie Flad and Lauren Wyatt, 4th grade co-teachers from Gilbert Linkous Elementary in Montgomery County. We think you will understand why both teachers have been named teacher of the year at their school. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Tech. For a copy of today’s transcript, go to https://bit.ly/S1E5Transcript. Our next episode wi...2023-12-0412 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with Mallette and Carter ContinuedEnjoy our continued conversation with Brittany Mallette and Justin Carter, 3rd grade English Language Arts co-teachers from Christiansburg Elementary School in Montgomery County, Virginia. These early career teachers discuss their use of station teaching, flexible grouping, and the importance of teaching students clear expectations for small group work. Informed by the Science of Reading, Brittany and Justin have incorporated many new strategies this year including Elkonin boxes, word mapping, graphic organizers, and visual supports. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching.Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly...2023-11-1309 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview Mallette and CarterMeet Brittany Mallette and Justin Carter, 3rd grade English Language Arts co-teachers from Christiansburg Elementary School in Montgomery County, Virginia. These early career teachers discuss how they formed the framework for their co-teaching relationship. Driven by their passion for student success, Brittany and Justin prioritize open communication and parity in the classroom as they enjoy learning together everyday. Please visit our website for links to resources related to co-teaching. Subscribe to Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee for bimonthly interviews with co-teachers brought to you by the Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia...2023-10-2307 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with BensonVoss ContinuedJoin us as we continue our conversation with Amber Benson and Ruby Voss, co-teachers from Northside Middle School. We discuss Data @ the Door. Click here for our show notes with links to topics mentioned in today's interview as well as ways to follow BensonVoss.2023-10-0906 min

Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting CoffeeInterview with BensonVossJoin us a we talk with Amber Benson and Ruby Voss, Math 8 co-teachers from Northside Middle School in Roanoke County. With contagious energy and enthusiasm, these co-teachers champion the learning of all those they meet. “BensonVoss” are participating in the Virginia Department of Education Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative for the 4th year straight. Last fall they received the National Educator of the Year Award from the Association for Middle Level Education. Contact us if you would like to visit this team, or any other from the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative. In this episode, Benson...2023-09-1305 min