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ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

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Multilingual Education
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ML Chat explores everything to do with Multilingual student instruction. Do you oversee students that are learning English? ML Chat is the place to learn more and continue to refine your craft. In each episode co-hosts Tim Blackburn and Justin Hewett talk with experts, researchers, and district administrators to explore how to best serve our language learners.

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With nearly four decades in education, Lynda Espinoza Idle is a passionate advocate for all multilingual learners—especially those with dual needs. Today on the ML Chat Podcast, she shares how collaboration, tiered support systems, data, and family p... more

With 26 years of experience, Beverly Kerr joins the ML Chat Podcast to share how Title I schools, among others, can create equitable and inclusive ML classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and addressing the needs of dual... more

You’ll be inspired by this week’s ML Chat guest, Valentina Gonzalez. Her journey began as an immigrant and language learner, and she is now a 25-year veteran in multilingual education and co-author of Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners. An adv... more

How do you serve multilingual learners across a large district using current resources? In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard, Director of ELD for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri, shares how she leverages collaboration,... more

Join the ML Chat conversation with Maggie Churchill, veteran ESL Language Arts teacher and adjunct at William Paterson University. She shares how consistent routines and flexibility create stability for multilingual learners—especially those facing t... more

Tune in to the ML Chat Podcast for practical strategies to create literacy-rich classrooms. Heather Benitez, ESL Coordinator and veteran teacher, shares how she fosters academic discourse and builds structured literacy routines across content areas. ... more

ELD coach and teacher Heather Nyseth brings a unique dual perspective to the ML Chat Podcast. She shares how coach-teacher relationship-building, professional development with teacher choice, and reflective practices have fueled growth across her dis... more

Join our esteemed panel of educators as they reflect on their mission to integrate the science of reading into ESL instruction. Dr. Jennifer Pendergrass-Bennefield, Dr. Tabatha Tierce, Dr. David Chiesa, and Assistant Superintendent John Parker discus... more

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Recent Guests

Lynda Espinoza Idle
A 38-year veteran teacher and expert in supporting multilingual learners
Adams 14 School District, Colorado
Episode: Lynda Espinoza Idle: Empowering Multilingual Learners with Dual Needs
Beverly Kerr
Veteran teacher and coordinator of English Language Acquisition Services.
Deer Valley Unified School District
Episode: Beverly Kerr: Driving Equity and Success in ML Classrooms
Valentina Gonzalez
An educator, author, and coach dedicated to advocating for multilingual students and supporting teachers with the best research-based teaching methods.
Episode: Honoring Language & Empowering Educators with Valentina Gonzalez
Heather Benitez
An educator with 17 years of experience in bilingual and ESL instruction, currently coordinating bilingual ESL programs in Texas.
Shurz-Sibolo Universal City ISD
Episode: One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez
Dr. Jennifer Pendergrass-Bennefield
ESOL Title III Coordinator
Floyd County Schools
Episode: When Language & Literacy Meet with Floyd County Experts
Dr. Tabatha Tierce
K4 Literacy Coach
Floyd County Schools
Episode: When Language & Literacy Meet with Floyd County Experts
Dr. David Chiesa
Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy Education
University of Georgia
Episode: When Language & Literacy Meet with Floyd County Experts
John Parker
Assistant Superintendent
Floyd County Schools
Episode: When Language & Literacy Meet with Floyd County Experts
Jonathan Auld
District EL coach with over 20 years of ESL and multilingual learner experience
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Episode: Dr. Marlowe Cross & Jon Auld: Multilingual Support in Secondary Education

Hosts

Tim Blackburn
Co-host often exploring themes of multilingual education and creating innovative classroom environments.
Justin Hewett
Co-host focusing on instructional strategies and supporting multilingual educators.
Mandi Morris
Host engaging in conversations about effective practices for multilingual education.
Mandy Morris
Co-host facilitating discussions on empowering multilingual learners through education.

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Beverly Kerr: Driving Equity and Success in ML Classrooms
Q: What does that response look like?
Beverly explains the proactive measures taken to support new students and teachers, including cultural orientation and logistical preparations for English learners.
Beverly Kerr: Driving Equity and Success in ML Classrooms
Q: Tell us a little bit about your current role. What is your school district like, the students you're serving, what does a day in the life look like for you right now?
Beverly describes her role in the Deer Valley Unified School District, detailing the diverse needs of approximately 1,500 English learners and the significant changes in student demographics due to a new industry in the area.
Honoring Language & Empowering Educators with Valentina Gonzalez
Q: What high leverage pieces of advice do you have for educators right now?
Teachers must remember that our English learners should not lose their first language while learning English; it's a valuable asset in their identity.
Honoring Language & Empowering Educators with Valentina Gonzalez
Q: How did you move from training into being an author?
I started journaling my experiences, which led to a blog that caught the attention of others in the field, ultimately resulting in a collaborative book project.
Honoring Language & Empowering Educators with Valentina Gonzalez
Q: What brought you into the field of education?
My family immigrated from the former Yugoslavia, and my journey as a language learner helped me empathize with students who are English learners.

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Focused on multilingual education, this series engages with a variety of experts and educators to explore effective strategies for supporting language learners in diverse educational settings. Each episode feature discussions on topics such as bilingual instruction, curriculum development, and pedagogical strategies tailored for multilingual students. The conversations are rich with practical advice and insights, providing educators with access to the latest trends and best practices in the field of multilingual education. Notably, this show emphasizes the importance of community involvement and tailored teaching approaches that respect the unique backgrounds of students, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their ... more

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