I'm A KIPP Teacher

This episode features an interview with Promise Academy teacher and grade level chair, Chelsea Silva! Chelsea explains how she developed the Cultural Competency Committee, and we reflect on the transformative power it has had at Promise this year!

The Learning Center is a KIPP DC network-wide program that provides intensive, individualized learning support for PreK4-8th grade students whose Individualized Education Plans call for these supports. This episode features an interview with three passionate and insightful teachers from The Learning Center: Jeff Vomund, De'Neisha Knox, and Emily Forde!

On this episode, Adam sits down with two of Heights Academy's special education teachers, Meg Shah and Kristie Herring, to discuss the unique and important challenges that special education teachers face each day. Meg and Kristie have taught at KIPP for a combined 18 years, and they have a wealth of knowledge to share!

The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter.... Just reading that probably elicited memories of your old high school English class. To find out what current KIPP DC high school students are reading in their English classes, check out this week's episode, which features a conversation with KCP Director of High School Instruction (and reading enthusiast), Jesse Meyer!

As stated by Maria Montessori, "The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn." Our talented ECE teachers are doing just that! In this episode, Adam sits down with ATA Vice Principal Quintin Lewis and ATA PK3 teacher Marrin Hill to discuss how early childhood education is evolving at KIPP DC. 

KIPP DC is an innovator when it comes to technology education. In this episode, Adam sits down with Jason Robinson (Innovation Teacher, Lead Academy) to discuss technology, coding, and the unique challenges of being a specials teacher.

On this episode, Adam sits down with Lisa Ramish, Susannah Tsien (Elementary Math Instructional Coaches), and Rene Rodriguez (Spring Academy Vice Principal) to discuss all things math at KIPP DC!

This episode features an interview with former KIPP student and current KIPP teacher, Neshae Williams. Neshae shares some great insights on how teachers can bring joy to the classroom through meetings, games, and read-alouds. 

This episode features an interview with Bryan Cannon, Chanel Jackson, and Chris Nettey, who all teach at Quest Academy. They share some innovative ideas for keeping school fun in October. We also discuss Quest Academy, and what makes Quest a uniquely great place to teach and learn!

In this episode, Adam Totman introduces you to KIPP DC's newest podcast! The episode features an interview with Heights Academy's Vice Principal, Stephanie Beltran, and Dean of Restorative Practices, Raymond Crenshaw. Stephanie and Raymond reflect upon and share their lessons learned from their days as KIPP teachers.