Allison Norrie and Honoring Who, What, & Why We Teach

12/19/22 • 51 min

In this episode, Allison Norrie, President of the Association for the Study of CT History (ASCH) and Teacher at Fairfield Warde High School, explains her experience working on the CT Social Studies Standards and how it has affected her perspective of teaching and learning history. Norrie describes the significance of this trailblazing document by defining its position in education today for classrooms to be safe spaces to learn, evolve, and act upon the social studies for tomorrow.

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David Bosso and Mobilizing the Political Landscape of Education

In this episode, Dr. David Bosso, teacher and current President of the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council, digs into the foundation of purposeful teaching. He astounds us by defining the art of classroom instruction from the perspective of teacher advocacy and how it sets an example for students to take action and pursue the change they yearn to see.

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Daisha Brabham, Community, and Uplifting Student Voices

Daisha Brabham, educator, public historian, and curriculum writer, enlightens us about engaging students and teachers in the conversation of race, community-building, and student-centered learning. Daisha's message includes the hope for teachers to focus more on what students can bring to the table and how they can guide students to use their strengths for local activism and civic engagement.