Supporting at-risk students early on
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang shares some of the activities he uses to engage new high school students before the summer of 9th grade.
"Rockville's Got Talent": Giving all students a chance to share their talents
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang talks about his school's big talent show -- including contributions from ELL students.
The experience of being an ELL
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang, a former English language learner, recalls some of the ups and downs during his time in the ESL program.
Moving from Hong Kong to the US as a 6-year-old
Award-wining teacher Sean Pang recalls what it was like to move from Hong Kong to the United States at the age of six.
Becoming a shy kid who was afraid of "sounding stupid"
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang, a former ELL, recalls going from an outgoing kid to a shy kid afraid of speaking in English and sounding stupid.
How one friendly classmate made all the difference
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang, a former ELL, recalls the student who invited him to play at school and how that single act of friendship "changed everything."
Building confidence in students
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang describes some of his strategies for building student confidence, particularly in students who have struggled in school.
"Ninth grade is where they need me"
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang explains why ninth grade is such a crucial year for students and what he does to help set students up for success in their high school career.
How I became a teacher
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang explains how and why he decided to become a teacher.
The teacher who encouraged me to take AP classes
Award-winning teacher Sean Pang, a former English language learner, remembers the teacher who challenged him to take AP classes in his high school.