Starting her teaching career subbing and working with moderate to severe students' special needs, Angelica Alvarez joins us in this episode. We talk about building a positive environment for students, embracing inclusivity in the classroom, and promoting more life skills-focused classes. Tune in!

Key takeaways to listen for:

• Techniques for building relationships with students and teacher peers

• How to construct the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Curriculum to teaching particular subjects

• The beauty of encouraging laughter in classes

• The best lesson taught in History

• Insights and ways of growth through continuous professional development

Resources mentioned in this episode

San Jose State University

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

English Language Development (ELD)

Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman Audiobook & Paperback Learners Edge