Jori Krulder
High School English Teacher
I am a teacher of 20 years whose excitement in the classroom has been sparked anew by the incredible connections I鈥檝e made with other educators on Twitter.聽I taught English and reading for four years in urban San Diego before moving to Northern California聽to teach at a rural high school and to complete my master鈥檚聽in education from Chico State University.
My passion for poetry, literature, student learning, and improving teacher development has led me to write articles for 麻豆传媒入口, The Teaching Channel, and APLithelp.com, as well as a chapter in The Best Lessons Series: Literature - 15 Master Teachers Share What Works by Brian Sztabnik. I鈥檝e led workshops in discussion and close reading techniques that work across the curriculum, most recently at the National Convention of Teachers of English 2017. Lately, I鈥檝e discovered the joy of mentoring teachers and students through the College Board鈥檚 AP Literature and Composition mentor program and the National Math Science Initiative. Connecting educators is key when it comes to professional development.
My students read a lot, write a lot, and discuss, discuss, discuss. My ultimate goals is to build students鈥� independence in their ability to understand and make themselves understood in this world.