The American learner (specifically, the teenager) is a unique creature produced by our society over the course of our short history as a nation. Now, this learner is also a global citizen and must be prepared for a world beyond our own experiences and often wildest dreams. Of course, we were once these creatures ourselves and perhaps have moved too far from that experience to do our work well. So what are they like? How do they think? What is important to them? And most importantly, what must we consider, change, and remain in-touch with about ourselves in order to do our work with them as well as possible?
Andrea Thiry-Wenz is the Director of Teaching and Learning – Secondary Education for the Howard-Suamico School District. In this role, she leads such things as curriculum development, assessment development and implementation, the Gifted/Talented team, and 21st Century Skills integration. She is a member of WASCD, ASCD, National Council of Social Studies, and EdLeader21. She also is an ad-hoc instructor of curriculum with UW-Oshkosh. Her most important job is as a working mother to Cole, a kindergartener and Elsa age 2.
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