Katelynn Giordano is a Middle Level Language Arts Educator in Barrington, Illinois and a Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team. Katelynn has presented at various state and national conferences on assessment and grading practices, language arts instruction, social emotional learning, and equitable teaching practices. In 2019, Katelynn presented information on action research in the classroom with a team at the National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Baltimore.For more information and to read some of her work, check out Katelynn’s website at KatelynnGiordano.com.
Middle-level language arts educator in Barrington, Illinois
Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the Teach Better Team
Passionate about student voice and empowerment, promoting equity, and valuing teachers as professionals
Spoke at state and national conferences on assessment and grading practices, language arts instruction, social-emotional learning, and equitable teaching practices
Presented information on action research in the classroom with a team at the National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Baltimore
Contributed chapters to innovative books on educational practice, including The New Teacher’s Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges and 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing
Educator and author Katelynn Giordano will share ten strategies to incorporate SEL and equity into your content area, classroom procedures, and throughout your teaching practice. You will learn how to meet student needs in the best way possible.
What You'll Learn
Why is 2022 a critical time for social emotional learning?
What makes equity an essential priority for the new semester?
Why is it more effective to integrate SEL and equity into daily instruction?
How can you approach tough topics in a concrete, understandable way?
What practical ways can you integrate SEL and equity into any content area?
Educator and presenter Katelynn Giordano will suggest strategies and activities to reintroduce learning and behavior management in your classroom. You will learn how to foster student success, positive relationships, and a vibrant classroom culture.
What You'll Learn
How can you establish classroom expectations with your students?
How can you build rapport with students to foster respect and readiness to learn?
What are the best techniques to engage students in the learning process?
