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Veteran second grade teacher Nadya AbuRish explains how every educator can foster a learning environment centered on open and honest communication
If every educator had to describe their career in one word, I bet we all would agree the best term to use is “busy.” From assignments, to events, to conferences, there are so many parts that come together to ensure that every child succeeds.
As a second-grade teacher at Beech Tree Elementary, my job is not only to support student success and academic growth, but also to provide every child with the tools to become leaders with the confidence to communicate with others. More than half of our school population speaks English as a second language (and close to 70% of our students receive free and reduced lunch), so to achieve this goal I have to make a concerted effort to build strong relationships with my English language learners (ELLs) and their parents.