EdCo Members Ansley Glenn, Luke Johnson, and Nita Smith discuss what they wish non-teachers understood about teaching. Their answers speak to the heart of teaching. originally published June 8, 2021 Summer break. It always comes up when people talk about teachers. Teacher salaries, teacher schedules, teacher stress. All of it…

EdCo Member, Addison Barrack, recently collaborated with Mike Mitchell to help students present their funds of knowledge through clay work. Joining EdCo provides a direct connection to amazing educators like Addison, Mike, and hundreds of other teachers. originally published June 3, 2021 One of my teammates is a MNPS EL…

EdCo Member, Lindsay Roe, recently collaborated with Joel Bezaire to find a way for students to utilize Desmos across the curriculum. The product of their collaboration quickly spread throughout the school, reaching EdCo Member, Courtney Elko, in the process. …

Joel Bezaire, a 7th grade Pre-Algebra teacher at University School of Nashville, reminds us that creativity is all around us. *originally published April 6, 2021 Teachers are artists. They craft, create, and critique, constantly reimagining the lessons they’ve taught before to ensure the best product is out there. Over the years their resources build and if you’re lucky they’ll share them with you. At least that’s how we feel at…

Chris Collins, Integrated Math teacher at Hume Fogg Academic Magnet, and Ada Collins, Math Coach at Tusculum Elementary, answer the question, “How do you hope those you teach and support describe you?” They remind us that it is most important to show you care. *originally published March 30, 2021 Over time, school communities become families. Our students are our “kids” and our colleagues are like cousins. We don’t always get along, but we care and support endlessly nonetheless. …

“Why did you join the Educators’ Cooperative and what is one way it has helped you during this global crisis?” The answers below show validation of the incredible work that happens when teachers come together. *originally published January 5, 2021 Ada Collins, Tusculum Elementary Math Coach: I had gotten an…

Collaboration, that’s the essence of EdCo’s mission. Teachers learning from teachers, professionals learning from professionals. Jennifer Weinblatt, 6th grade English teacher at Harding Academy, confirms just how powerful the reach collaboration can be. *originally published March 9, 2021 “When I was introduced to EdCo it looked like a place where…

Thanks to clear leadership, innovative planning, and unprecedented support teachers are more excited about the school year than ever. Written by Greg O’Loughlin, Classroom Teacher and Founder of The Educators’ Cooperative After a summer of unprecedented devotion of city-wide time, resources, and attention, teachers all over Nashville are expressing more…

EdCo members Anie Hall, 9th grade English teacher at Hendersonville High School, Ansley Glenn, 6th grade Math teacher at Harpeth Hall, and Amy Noon, 2nd grade teacher at Crieve Hall, were all asked, “How do you hope your students describe you?” Their answers come as no surprise. …