Melody Hawkins (@MHawkinsEDU), the 2021 National University Teacher of the Year, shares her journey from a science background to becoming a teacher and leader, emphasizing the importance of teacher motivation, empathetic leadership, and social-emotional learning. In this episode, Melody addresses: - As a science facilitator, how she approaches building relationships and trust with other teachers. - Strategies she recommends for school leaders to prioritize instructional leadership. - How she incorporates social-emotional learning into her work with educators and community organizations. For more on Harmony (SEL) Academy, visit: https://harmony-academy.org.
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Melody Hawkins, Science Facilitator, Tennessee
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Host:
Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, DC
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