Kristen Koppers

Finding Credible Sources

I was always into history; however, I never realized how much learning about one’s past really affects a person. As a teacher, I’ve found...

A New School Year Brings New Explorations

The summer has come and gone. In just a few short weeks, many teachers will be returning to their classrooms to prepare for the school...

Do Personal Political Opinions Belong in School?

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position...

“I Don’t See Color”: Why I Stopped Using this Phrase

“I don’t see color,” was a statement during my period 3 class that I said as we discussed the events that occurred on January 6, 2021....

One Nation Divided?

With the discussions and conspiracy theories about the recent election, being an educator is harder than ever. As an educator, I need to...

Differentiate ‘How” You Teach -- Not What

by Kristen Koppers, NBCT On a recent vacation with my family to the mountains of Tennessee, we traveled along a winding road. At one...

Learning From Failure

I often thought that getting it right the first time meant to be perfect. No mistakes. No worries. The first time I failed educationally...

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