Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 2
ContrastEd
Dr. Lisa Hirsch is a principal in Scottsdale, AZ. In Part 2, we talk about behind-the-scenes aspects of being a principal, heartwarming interactions with students, big-picture challenges to education, and her working relationship with previous ContrastEd guest Jessica Nelson!
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Op-Ed: NM’s “Secret Prom” vs. NH’s Parent-Organized Prom
ContrastEd
"Op-Ed" is a series of mini episodes exploring education-related current events. In this episode, ContrastEd host Amber Miles talks about prom during the pandemic — from a "secret prom" in New Mexico to a parent-organized prom in New Hampshire.
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Dr. Lisa Hirsch (9-12 Principal, AZ) - Part 1
ContrastEd
Dr. Lisa Hirsch has taught all over — from Israel to the Bronx to Sedona. Now she's a principal in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Op-Ed: NY Private School's Inclusive Language Controversy
ContrastEd
"Op-Ed" is a series of mini episodes exploring education-related current events. In this episode, ContrastEd host Amber Miles talks about Grace Church School's inclusive language guide.
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Ángela Méndez (2nd Grade, NY)
ContrastEd
Ángela Méndez is in her second year of teaching at a New York City charter school. In this episode, we talk about her work on the anti-racism and equity committee, her advice for new teachers, and the impact of COVID-19 on her teaching.
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Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 2
ContrastEd
Welcome back for Part 2!
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Jessica Nelson (K-8 Art, AZ) - Part 1
ContrastEd
Jessica Nelson has taught art in Sedona, AZ, for three decades. She's seen structural shifts in the district, tense school board meetings, and fierce community support.
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Welcome to ContrastEd!
ContrastEd
Wherever you go, kids are kids, and teachers are teachers — but teaching's different everywhere.
info_outlineÁngela Méndez is in her second year of teaching at a New York City charter school. In this episode, we talk about her work on the anti-racism and equity committee, her advice for new teachers, and the impact of COVID-19 on her teaching.
ContrastEd host Amber Miles got her MAT and completed her student teaching in Massachusetts before returning to her home state, Arizona. She taught 4th/5th grade in Sedona, AZ, and witnessed stark differences between urban/suburban MA and rural AZ. This became the basis of ContrastEd and inspired her to expand her understanding of the U.S. education system.
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