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Joanna Miral

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Joanna Miral is an English major at Barnard College (Class of 2021) and currently a Content Marketing intern at HMH. Since October 2018, she has worked in Barnard’s Writing Center, where she has realized a passion for discovering nondirective ways of teaching writing. She is also the publicist for her school’s book club, Barnard Bookworms. Besides English, some of her favorite subjects are Classics and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. In her spare time, Joanna reads and writes fiction, particularly fantasy, young adult, and literary fiction.

 
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4 Ways to Celebrate International Podcast Day

Here are some fun ways you can help your students celebrate International Podcast Day, introduce them to an engaging form of media, and even get them making their own podcasts!

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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6 Halloween Activities for Elementary Students

Use these fun Halloween activities for elementary students to incorporate this spooky holiday into your curriculum.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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Mindshift in How We Teach English Learners

Reimagine how you teach ELs by reconfiguring the way you view second-language acquisition and adapting your practices, policies, and resources to reflect it.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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Summer Reads for Teachers and K-12 Administrators

Summer reading isn't just for students! These books will help educators enrich their teaching practice, while keeping readers entertained.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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Facebook Live: Simon Sinek on Education, Infinite Mindset, and Leadership

The unshakeable optimist sat down with HMH to discuss his career and perspectives on mindset—and how they tie into K-12 education.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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Facebook Live: Dr. Stephanie Jones on Social-Emotional Learning in Schools

A social-emotional learning expert explores effective methods to improve SEL in schools and the challenges educators may face in the process.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff