Birchwood Teacher is Recognized by Teaching Cleveland

Todd sat down with Tom Miller, Teaching Cleveland’s “Eye on the Educators” journalist to describe his experience:

“At Birchwood, we begin to teach our third grade students how to study a city. As we have a very international and diverse school community. For many children, Cleveland is their second or possibly third home. Our hope is that our students are not only introduced to Cleveland’s rich history, but also that they understand they are part of Cleveland. They are the ones that will shape Cleveland’s future. This is their city.”

When asked about how Todd’s involvement with Teaching Cleveland influenced or changed his approach to teaching he said:

“Through attending the Teaching Cleveland Institute, it made me look at Cleveland not only from my own perspective but also through the lens of other educators, particularly those from other races or ethnicities. Growing up in Cleveland as a near west sider, it was difficult for me to recognize the divisions in Cleveland. We have a river that divides east from west and we have pockets of ethnic neighborhoods that have divided us for generations. When teaching about Cleveland as a whole – diversity, equity, inclusiveness, justice, and belonging are essential conversations to have.”

Click here to read this interview in its entirety.