My TFA Story and Why I Believe It Should Be Here to Stay
When I was growing up, I was fortunate to have some really awesome teachers. I had teachers who challenged me,Read More…
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Chelsea Culbert is a proud product of New York public schools where she graduated with her International Baccalaureate diploma. She went off to attain her B.A. in Chemistry with concentrations in Public Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies at NYU. While at NYU, she started the chapter of “Strive for College,” a non-profit organization that connects college students as mentors to assist high schoolers throughout the college application and financial aid processes. Immediately after graduation, Chelsea pursued her teaching career with Teach for America Los Angeles. While teaching, Chelsea completed her Master’s degree in Urban Education at Loyola Marymount University. Chelsea is currently teaching at her Teach for America placement school in Lincoln Heights where she serves as Department Instructional Lead, Instructional Leadership Team member, and coaches Varsity soccer.
Posts by Chelsea:
Why I Am Fully Invested in Student Athletes
When I am not in the classroom teaching, I spend the majority of my free time coaching. From 6:00 AMRead More…
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Dear Parents, Please Send Your Students to School
If kids aren’t in school, they aren’t learning. The push in education is to analyze data in order to createRead More…
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Five Tips To Make the Most Out of the New Year
The start of a new calendar year is a perfect opportunity for a classroom reset. Here are some tips toRead More…
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College Application Season: The Rollercoaster of Emotions
College application season is like a rollercoaster of emotions for high school seniors. First comes the reality check when studentsRead More…
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Student of the Month Gives Me an Opportunity to Celebrate Student Success Each Month
At the end of every month, I have the honor of selecting one student as my “Student of the Month”Read More…
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When Students Track Their Own Data, They Take Ownership of Their Learning and Progress
Data, data, data: a common buzzword in education. As a teacher, I am constantly thinking about my students’ data. HowRead More…
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Why I Start the School Year with SMART Goals
Going back to school provides a fresh start for both teachers and students. When planning for the new school year,Read More…
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To Improve Schools, There Needs To Be a Clear Focus With Buy-In From All Stakeholders
In education, there are always new school initiatives and protocols to implement, state standards and exams to prepare for, classroomRead More…
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