How I Became an ESL Teacher
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes the series of events that led her to become an ESL teacher at the age of 51 after many years as a classroom teacher.
What I Learned from My Mentor ESL Teacher
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes some of the ways that her mentor teacher helped her get familiar with her new role as an ESL teacher.
I Wish I Had Become an ESL Teacher Sooner
Missy Testerman is a K-8 English as a second language (ESL) teacher in Rogersville, TN. Ms.
Missy Testerman: Finding Out I Was the National Teacher Year
Missy Testerman is a K-8 English as a second language (ESL) teacher in Rogersville, TN. Ms.
Why I Like to Share Colorín Colorado: Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, talks about why she like to share Colorín Colorado with colleagues, especially those who are new to teaching ELLs.
The following resources feature several ideas for teaching math to English language learners (ELLs). Feel free to share these resources with your colleagues!
The following resources feature several ideas for teaching science to English language learners (ELLs). Feel free to share these resources with your colleagues!
The following resources feature several ideas for teaching history and social studies to English language learners (ELLs). Feel free to share these resources with your colleagues!
Learn more about AI, how it's being used in schools, and what educators need to know about its benefits and risks. This article is based on the AI training materials that author Christina Patterson has developed for a variety of professional learning s