Beyond Language Barriers: A Conversation with Lisa Auslander

ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

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This week on the ML Chat Podcast, we are joined by Lisa Auslander, the Senior Project Director for Bridges to Academic Success. Lisa leads the team in professional learning, curriculum development and operations. She is a former teacher, coach and administrator who worked in New York City schools for over 15 years.

Lisa is a fountain of knowledge in Multilingual education. In this episode she goes in depth about the journey that led her to Bridges and how they are fulfilling their mission to advocate for newly arrived immigrants through best practices in curriculum, resources, and teacher training.

Enjoy this conversation with Lisa Auslander!

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Beyond Language Barriers: A Conversation with Lisa Auslander

ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

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Enjoy this conversation with Lisa Auslander!

48 episodi

#Podcasting Education #Andrew Brandt #Flashlight Learning #Elle #ESL #Multilingual Educators #English Language Learning

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