Instructional specialist Amanda Anthony on empowering parents and differentiating to meet learners' needs

Instructional specialist Amanda Anthony on empowering parents and differentiating to meet learners' needs

Author: BE Podcast Network March 27, 2024 Duration: 25:40

In this episode, Amanda Anthony, an instructional specialist with Connected Class, discusses her journey in education and shares insights on improving parent engagement, empowering parents to support learning, differentiation, and more. This begins a series of five episodes hosted by Tanya Sheckley, host of Rebel Educator on the BE Podcast Network. 


Hear about:

  • Amanda’s journey from music to K-8 education
  • How Connected Class developed organically to meet teachers’ desire for better training
  • Creating a real community between parents and schools
  • Effective strategies for differentiated instruction
  • Meeting students’ diverse needs
  • How to help parents become empowered learning partners
  • Play as a tool for learning 

About today’s guest

Amanda Anthony is a Learning Link Instructional Specialist at Connected Class with over 20 years experience as an educator. She is known for providing invaluable feedback and differentiating instruction. Learn more about Connected Class:

About today’s host

Tanya Sheckley is the Founder and President of UP Academy, a progressive elementary lab school in San Mateo, California. UP Academy is reinventing education by customizing learning for each student, integrating project-based learning throughout its curriculum, and supporting students with disabilities to attend alongside able-bodied students in mixed-age classrooms.


Tanya hosts the Rebel Educator podcast, speaks across the country on the future of education, and leads professional development programs for school administrators and educators. Listen to Rebel Educator here: https://re.bepodcast.network/ 


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