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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
1M ago
Around the midpoint of the school year, it is often a time to pause, reflect, and recharge. We must not lose sight that each student can achieve at high levels. It is our job as educators to bring out the best in every child and motivate each to learn. Have you ever pondered if your…
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
2M ago
“Raising The Roof:” Using Pop Music to Build Content Understanding What kind of music motivates you? What does it motivate you to do? Sing? Dance? Think? Connect with others? Each of these actions (well, especially the last two) are the kinds of things we see students engage in each day in our classrooms. Yet, we…
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
3M ago
Every classroom is unique. Each group of students brings different skills, interests, and needs, which can make planning, instruction, and assessment feel like a constant balancing act. As educators, it’s our responsibility to meet every student where they are. This means becoming adept at scaffolding and differentiation. To tailor our teaching effectively, we start by…
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
5M ago
Kelly Hanna is an Instructional Coach with the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), where she provides individualized coaching to new teachers throughout Western North Carolina. Passionate about student success, Kelly focuses on fostering student-centered learning, implementing data-driven strategies, and cultivating safe, supportive environments to help all students thrive. Her approach to coaching is rooted…
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
5M ago
As a beginning teacher, it is necessary to understand how creating an engaging learning environment is crucial for students. When learners feel connected to their environment, they are more likely to participate actively, retain information, and develop critical thinking skills. An engaging atmosphere encourages curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, making learning not just a task, but…
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
8M ago
Elisabeth Wilson is a Regional Director for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP), dedicated to empowering beginning teachers and district partners. With a focus on strengthening all partnerships she supports the work of the coaches to ensure that educators thrive in their crucial early years. She believes deeply in the transformative power of tailored support and collaborative learning environments.
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NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
9M ago
Whitney Houston grew up in Mount Olive, North Carolina and graduated from Southern Wayne High School. A degree in Nutrition was pursued at East Carolina University after two years at Wayne Community College. In addition to continuing her journey as a Pirate after graduating East Carolina University, Whitney now works at the NC New Teachers Program as a University Program Associate. Whitney cherishes the moments she gets to spend with her loved ones, making family a top priority in her life. Whether it’s going on vacations together or simply enjoying quality time at home, Whitney values these s ..read more
NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
10M ago
Preparing students for the end-of-year assessments is a massive endeavor for all educators. Teachers have worked hard all year to arm their students with the skills essential for success, and the final hurdle is right around the corner.
Every year during this time, teachers seek strategies to be the cornerstone of well-balanced review sessions. However, not just any strategies will suffice; teachers want the “biggest bang for their buck.” High-leverage strategies are vital in promoting recall, reinforcing comprehension, and aiding students in making meaningful connections between concep ..read more
NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
10M ago
Jodi Hebert is an Instructional Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who facilitates learning by building trusting relationships and meeting people where they are. Jodi believes learning spaces should be safe, vibrant, joyful, and busy, that students don’t get nearly enough credit for what they are capable of, and in looking beyond the things our schools traditionally measure and stretching the school box so everyone can fit and feel valued.
Jodi has worked in public schools for 22 years. She taught pre-kindergarten, first, second, fourth, and fifth grades and served as a school ..read more
NC New Teacher Support Program Blog
11M ago
In addition to her role as Regional Director for North Carolina New Teacher Support Program, Melissa Faetz is the Elementary Education program coordinator and faculty member in the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University. She previously taught first and third grade in Macon County for 12 years. She was the 2014 North Carolina Region 8 Teacher of the Year and a 2015 NC Hope Street Group Teacher Voice Fellow. She is a two-time graduate of Western Carolina University and is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the Unive ..read more