My "Math Specialist" Era: Being Fun & Creative with Lili Reyna
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In this intro episode of the Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast, I’m sharing the story of my shift from classroom teacher to math specialist—a role that truly transformed my understanding of education. Becoming a specialist allowed me to connect with teachers across different grade levels and gain a deeper insight into their unique needs. One of the highlights of this time was getting to work closely with Lili Reyna, a teacher known for her incredible creativity and the way she made learning come alive for her students.
Lili and I look back on our time at Mahaffey Elementary, where we brought some seriously fun and out-of-the-box strategies into our classrooms to keep students engaged and excited about learning. Lili shares some of her most memorable and creative activities, her approach to working with bilingual and ESL students, and how she keeps her classroom environment joyful and positive.
If you’re looking for practical tips and a dose of inspiration to bring more creativity into your teaching, this episode is for you. Join us as we celebrate the power of innovative teaching and the lasting connections that make education so special.
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Chapter
1. Introduction to the Triple T Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Transition to Math Specialist (00:00:47)
3. Introducing Lili Reyna (00:01:37)
4. Lili's Teaching Style and Creativity (00:02:22)
5. Lili's Background and Journey (00:03:10)
6. Innovative Teaching at Mahaffey (00:03:39)
7. Engaging Classroom Activities (00:05:46)
8. The Role of a Math Specialist (00:08:22)
9. Returning to the Classroom (00:13:25)
10. Teacher of the Year and Recognition (00:18:16)
11. Creative Teaching Techniques (00:22:37)
12. Creative Classroom Activities (00:29:04)
13. Building Classroom Engagement (00:29:58)
14. Classroom Management Through Fun (00:30:27)
15. Teaching Bilingual and ESL Students (00:31:58)
16. Challenges and Strategies in Dual Language Teaching (00:35:04)
17. Creative Teaching Techniques (00:42:45)
18. Encouragement for Teachers (00:51:33)
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