The Making of a Teacher of the Year Featuring Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens
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We're back for a new season at Rewriting the Rules℠ with Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, Minnesota Teacher of Year (2006). Lee-Ann joins the podcast to kick off Season 2 by welcoming students back into the classrooms across the globe, detailing evidence on what makes a GREAT teacher in the classroom, AND offering recommendations to decision-makers locally, nationally, and globally on how to do best (READ: not better) for education. At SPYS we are committed to thought leadership on proven practices and are excited to share this incredible conversation about our schools!
About Dr. Lee-Ann Stevens:
Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2006), has been an educator for over 30 years with kindergarten – 12th grade teaching and leadership experience. Lee-Ann currently serves as a Teacher on Special Assignment as a Culturally Relevant Literacy Coach. She is an affiliate with Pacific Educational Group: Courageous Conversations about Race, serves on the Governance Board of Lutheran Social Services and has been appointed by Governor Walz to the Education Commission of the States, a partner with education policy leaders to address issues by sharing resources and expertise. Lee-Ann served as supporting advisor for Integrated Schools, member of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and part of a team who created the Model Code of Ethics for Educators and standards for Educators Rising.
Lee-Ann has been featured on national podcasts, authored several articles for Education Post, facilitated conversations on race, equity, and cultural responsiveness with various school districts.
Lee-Ann's educational experience includes a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, a Bachelors of Science. in Elementary Education, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership which authored dissertation focused on the lived experiences of Black and Brown students in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.
Find Lee-Ann:
LinkedIn: Lee-Ann Stephens, Ed.D.
X: @MNTOY2006
*The music you hear on the podcast is provided by Blue Dot Sessions and is used here under a Creative Commons License.
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