Episode Details

Kristen Horton began her career in education at Navajo Mountain Community School as a teacher in a multi-age classroom. Dr. Horton has a commitment to supporting students and teachers through collective educator agency and relational capacity. Dr. Horton currently serves as principal of Continental Colony Elementary School and founder of

L.E.A.D.S. She understands support for teachers will sustain her "why" every day, to increase life chances for students.

Joseph Hyun started his educator journey at UCSD when he signed up to tutor local high school students and discovered his passion for teaching math and commitment to fighting for social justice. Today Joseph serves as the Head of Partner Success at TeachFX, where he supports teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for their students to participate and engage in learning.

Show Highlights

• TeachFX brings significant shifts in leadership for professional learning and coaching.

• Leadership strategies to support student learning and teacher growth.

• Purpose-driven curricula to save time and address learning gaps.

• The most important principle when designing curriculum.

• Tips to encourage diverse forms of dialogue that deepen understanding and promote active participation.

• Avoid ineffective PD sessions that lack teacher agency by encouraging professional learning.

• Support teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for student engagement and participation.

• Transferring ownership to students, using these tools.

"The scariest place to be in is the same place as last year, grow."

-Dr Horton

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