The Inner Classroom: Why Our Internal State Shapes Student Outcomes More Than We Realize

Ieva Grauslys is an EL educator, consultant, podcast host, and creator of The Inner Classroom Coach™. She supports educators in building confidence, reducing overwhelm, and creating more sustainable classroom experiences through practical, research-based strategies.

Adding a Bit of Fun: Games That Get Students Using English

Dominique is an English teacher with 15 years of experience supporting multilingual learners. She is passionate about creating engaging, interactive lessons and loves using games and active learning strategies to make language development both effective and enjoyable.

The Secondary ESL Blueprint, Summit Host

Monica is a bilingual educator, curriculum creator, and founder of The ESL Teacher Membership. A former ESL student herself, she spent nearly 20 years in bilingual and ESL classrooms, including four years teaching secondary ESL, before dedicating her work to helping grades 6–12 teachers simplify planning, differentiate for every proficiency level, and show up for their students without burning out.

Moving from Frustration to Influence in Secondary Schools: Navigating Administrators and Co-Teachers as the Language Specialist

Sarah Ottow is the founder of Confianza and author of The Language Lens for Content Classrooms. She partners with educators to build inclusive, language-rich classrooms that recognize the strengths of multilingual learners. Her work focuses on student agency, academic voice, and practical strategies that help all learners thrive.

Doing It All (and Then Some): The Rural ESOL Teacher's Guide

Mishelle has over a decade of experience teaching multilingual learners. She is the founder of In the ESOL Classroom, where she supports and equips ESOL educators at every stage of their journey. She is passionate about helping both new and experienced English language teachers grow in confidence and effectiveness.

5 in 5: Quick Strategies for Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

Paige is an educator and curriculum writer with 16 years of experience in English language education. After teaching in Istanbul, Turkey, she earned an M.A. in TESL and has spent the past 13 years supporting EB students in Texas public schools through engaging, research-based instruction.

When Participation Is a Struggle: 5 Simple Strategies That Work for Secondary ELs

Andrea Bitner is an EL Teacher, Author, and Speaker based out of Philadelphia, PA. She teaches daily, and travels the country supporting educators on gaining confidence in communicating, collaborating, accommodating, and connecting with EL students and families.

Why Grammar Review Still Matters for Your Middle School ELL Students

Linda is an experienced ESL specialist with 11 years of service in the Jersey City Public School District, teaching students from kindergarten through middle school. She also spent 8 years as an adjunct professor for adult learners and is passionate about supporting language development across all ages and proficiency levels.

Teaching Every Level at Once: Stations and Routines for Mixed-Proficiency Classrooms

Emily Rivera, M.Ed., is an ESL educator and the creator of Rivera ESL Resources. She specializes in age-appropriate materials for newcomer and multilingual learners and provides scaffolded English practice through her popular YouTube channel. Her experience includes teaching in U.S. public schools and internationally through the Fulbright Program.

Help Your Students Tackle Revising and Editing on the Test

Carlin Liborio is an educator and curriculum writer with more than 17 years of experience teaching in three countries, including nine years in Texas public schools. She helps teachers engage diverse learners through rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and practical strategies that support reading and writing success.

Leveraging Co-Constructed Vocabulary Banks

Carly Spina has 20 years of experience in multilingual education and currently serves as a multilingual education specialist with the Illinois Resource Center. She provides professional learning and coaching to educators nationwide and is the author of award-winning books focused on equity, advocacy, and improving outcomes for multilingual learners.

A Tour of Instructional Resources for ELs in Science HMM

Heidi and Chris bring expertise in both science education and multilingual learner support. Chris, host of OutSCIder Classroom and a former science teacher and instructional coach, partners with Heidi, an English learner consultant, to help educators create engaging, accessible learning experiences that support all students.

Amplified Voices: Leveraging Student Interaction for English Learner Success

Amy is a multilingual education leader with 17 years of experience in public education. As Manager of Multilingual Programs for the School District of Philadelphia, she supports educators and school leaders through coaching, professional learning, and systems-level guidance that promotes equitable access for English learners.

The Hidden Barriers in Classroom Materials: Why Multilingual Learners Struggle in Content Classrooms

Risa Woods is a former middle school teacher, speaker, and the face behind @risawoods_ on Instagram. She loves helping teachers find simple, effective ways to support multilingual learners in general education spaces and make grade-level content more accessible. Whether she's speaking at a conference, leading a workshop, or sharing ideas online, her goal is to give educators practical strategies they can use the very next day.

Strategic by Design: Strengthening Pathways to Graduation for Multilingual Learners

Dr. Marie Heath is a consultant with Seidlitz Education and a former district ESL coordinator with more than 30 years of experience supporting multilingual learners. She specializes in newcomer education, multilingual program design, and systems development that help schools create successful pathways for English learners from arrival through graduation.