Missy Testerman is a K-8 English as a second language (ESL) teacher in Rogersville, TN. Ms.
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How I Support Multilingual Families
Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes some of the different ways she supports multilingual families in her school community.
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman is a K-8 English as a second language (ESL) teacher in Rogersville, TN. Ms.
My First Steps When a Newcomer Arrives
Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes the first steps she takes when a newcomer student arrives in her school.
How I Prepare Students to Welcome New ELL Peers
Learn how Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, prepares elementary students to welcome new ELL peers before newcomers arrive in their class.
Why I Love Co-Teaching ELLs
Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, describes why she likes co-teaching ELLs and how she knows it's working.
How I Use Scaffolds with My ELLs
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, explains how and why she uses scaffolds with her English language learners.
Strategies for Developing ELLs' Oral Language
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, shares some of the activities she uses to support and develop her ELLs' oral language skills.
