Hello to all! My name is Jamie Lomazzi and I am new student at USC who began the MAT@USC program with the January 2012 cohort. First and foremost, I am very excited and looking forward to beginning classes.
I am from the small city of Roseville, California. Growing up, I was fortunate to be born with a strong, caring and loving …
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Thank a Teacher Thursday
It’s always Teacher Appreciation Day here on Thursdays and today we’ve decided to feature a group of teachers and educators who we’ve seen grow their PLN via multiple forms of social media, including Twitter’s #edchat, their dynamic blogs, and their ability to interact with educators for PD! We’ll continue to spotlight a handful of individuals for Thank a Teacher Thursdays …
Student Spotlight: Shannon Riley
Hello! I am a part-time MAT TESOL student in the April 2010 cohort, and my experience in the MAT@USC has been absolutely amazing! For two years, I have managed to balance graduate school with working part time for a real estate investor, teaching children’s yoga and theater, and parenting a very, very cute 5-year-old boy. In my spare time …
Finding a Teaching Fellowship Through Social Media
Many aspiring teachers enter the workforce through a teaching fellowship that helps with the transition to full-time teaching. A teaching fellowship is essentially the equivalent of an internship: You apply to a program that, if accepted, places you in a school for a period of one to two years. You gain invaluable classroom experience, and you learn a lot about …
Fundraising Kits for Teachers
Fundraising is a way for you to go above and beyond for your students by providing exciting opportunities and enriching the classroom experience. The needs for additional funding vary from school to school, but the fact is that there are many schools across the country that could use some extra money for their students. Some schools have their own school-wide …
Teachers and Autism: One Parent’s Experience
I’ve been busy for a few months. I haven’t had time for writing blogs or social engagements. I haven’t had time for anything but teaching and my son.
I began to suspect something was wrong when he turned 3. His speech was delayed and his emotions were out of control. We were having difficulty finding him play dates and trips to …
