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Teaching with CLASS®

Explore topics that are important to you while getting tactical strategies you can implement right away in your classroom! Each episode dives into a specific aspect of teaching and offers...more

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About the Show

Explore topics that are important to you while getting tactical strategies you can implement right away in your classroom! Each episode dives into a specific aspect of teaching and offers short, helpful strategies you can add to your practice.

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Produced by Teachstone

Meet our Hosts

Monica Pujol-Nassif

Monica holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Costa Rica and an M.S. in Cognitive Behavioral Disabilities from NOVA Southeastern University. Monica has worked with children from Birth to Five since 1994 and has held roles from Teacher Assistant to Director of Programs focused on Early Childhood Education, encompassing Infant Mental Health, Preventing Childhood Obesity, Early Intervention, Inclusion, and Parenting Programs. Monica also served as faculty for a Community College and has supervised the implementation and delivery to fidelity of research-based models such as Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Teaching Strategies GOLD, Developmental Screening ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE, Pyramid Model, Parent Leadership Training Institute, Trauma Informed Care, Environmental Rating Scales, Diverse Learners, Parents as Teachers, Touchpoints, and Montessori. In her role as Senior CLASS Specialist, she is a CLASS Reliable Observer for all ages, Infant to Secondary, as well as a Facilitator of various Trainings, Consultant, Advisor, and Coach for all Age Groups.

Kate Cline

With over 30 years of experience in the education field, Kate Cline is passionate about the importance of high-quality educational opportunities for all students. And she loves talking about how to make them happen! Kate has held various roles at Teachstone--MTP coach, CLASS Specialist, Professional Services Manager and Development Lead on the Content Development for Social Impact team. Prior to her work at Teachstone, Kate spent many years as a preschool director. In the classroom, Kate had the privilege of teaching in pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, High School, college classrooms and training adults. Kate holds a B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and an M. Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston.