HeyJaredML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators
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.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Patrice Thompson: Making Room for Every Language (opens the original)
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From her own journey as a language learner to teaching in South Korea, China, and Morocco, multilingual educator and consultant Patrice Thompson has seen firsthand how language policies shape students’ experiences. She shares how translanguaging can move classrooms beyond English-only practices, along with strategies like language buddies and multilingual note-taking that let students use their strongest language to support comprehension.
Dr. Simone Wilkinson: Leading Through Listening (opens the original)
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Dr. Simone Wilkinson shares how her experience as a secondary administrator and current elementary principal has shaped a leadership approach grounded in listening. From student focus groups and family engagement to learning from staff, she emphasizes understanding a school community before introducing change. She also discusses creating more inclusive opportunities for multilingual learners and making professional learning manageable for educators.
Belonging Before Achievement with Dr. Marie Heath (opens the original)
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Drawing from her own journey, Dr. Marie Heath explains why creating a sense of belonging helps multilingual learners thrive both academically and personally. She shares why acculturation and developing a bicultural identity are essential to student success. She also highlights how schools can build systems that support newcomers beyond language instruction, helping students feel connected, confident, and prepared to lead.
The Power of Teacher Agency with Sally Baer, NBCT (opens the original)
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Sally Baer, NBCT, shares how teacher agency can transform professional growth by encouraging educators to take ownership of their learning. She explains why focusing on one area of genuine interest, rather than trying to improve everything at once, leads to more sustainable growth. Through reflection and collaboration, she highlights practical ways educators can refine their practice and find greater purpose in their work.
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