Jennifer Corujo

Jennifer Corujo

Shaped Editor

As content marketing manager at HMH, Jennifer Corujo works alongside thought leaders, authors, administrators, and teachers to develop valuable education content, including the Teachers in America podcast. She brings 12 years of experience in education, including teaching and content development. Prior to joining the HMH team, she worked at a range of learning companies, including Learning A-Z and ExploreLearning. Jennifer began her career in education as an elementary school teacher in Broward County Schools, where she taught in a dual language immersion program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and English from the University of Miami.

 
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Explicit, Targeted English Language Development Instruction

Learn about explicit and targeted English language development instruction and find strategies for ELD instruction.

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Podcast: Using AI in the Classroom: Insights from District Leaders with Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees in WA on Teachers in America

Peninsula School District leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees join us to discuss how to integrate and embrace AI in education. Plus, they share leading principles and strategies to guide students in using AI ethically.

Jennifer Corujo
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Podcast: Finding Your Joy: Advocating for ESL Students and Educators with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman in TN

2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman joins us and offers words of inspiration and practical advice to nurture the joy in teaching. Plus, she shares tips on teacher mentoring, getting ready for the back-to-school season, and supporting multilingual learners.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Engaging Students in Math Through Football Insights with Mary Martinez Crippen in FL on Teachers in America

We’re kicking off our season with third-grade teacher Mary Martinez Crippen from Miami, Florida. Mary became a viral sensation when she began tracking football stats with her class. In this episode, Mary gives advice on how to incorporate personal passions into your instruction, how to connect classroom learning to the real world, and how to include football into your own lessons.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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How to Create a Classroom Management Plan

Learn how to design an effective classroom management plan for you and your students.

Jennifer Corujo
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Types of Classroom Interventions

Learn to address students' unique academic and behavioral needs with different types of classroom interventions.

Jennifer Corujo
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Podcast: Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales in IL on Teachers in America

2024 Illinois State Teach of the Year Briana Morales shares how she uses healing-centered engagement and storytelling to empower her students. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Building Vocabulary to Increase Reading Comprehension with Abbey Behnke in WI on Teachers in America

HMH Teacher Ambassador Abbey Behnke shares instructional strategies and activities to engage students in vocabulary learning. Plus, she discusses how vocabulary is a catalyst for building reading comprehension skills.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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ELL Assessment Strategies

Explore the different types of assessments to monitor ELL students’ growth and progress and learn how to best use these assessments in your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Code-Switching vs. Translanguaging

Learn about translanguaging and code-switching and how they relate in addressing the needs of multilingual learners.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: The 4-Day School Week with Dr. Claudia Singkornrat on Teachers in America

Broward County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Dr. Claudia Singkornrat gives insight on her school’s 4-day schedule and how it impacts student learning.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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What Is Academic Vocabulary?

Learn about what is academic vocabulary and find strategies for effective vocabulary instruction.

Jennifer Corujo
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Podcast: Partnering with Families to Build Early Literacy Skills with Melissa Hawkins in HI on Teachers in America

Kindergarten teacher Melissa Hawkins joins us from Hawai'i to discuss student engagement, literacy instruction, and connecting with families.

Jennifer Corujo
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What Is English Language Development (ELD)? 

Learn to support multilingual learners in English language development (ELD) with the following standards, strategies, and activities.

Jennifer Corujo
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10 Valentine's Day Classroom Activities

Looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for school? Explore 10 Valentine's Day classroom activities, from heart collages to books, that students are sure to enjoy.

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14 Fun Black History Month Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Download these fun Black History Month activities for elementary and middle school students to teach your class about African American history.

Jordan Friedman
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5 Effective Small-Group Instruction Strategies and Examples

Find helpful strategies and activities to help you lead effective small-group instruction your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Honoring Cultural Identity and Native American Heritage with Dr. Artley Skenandore in WI on Teachers in America

Oneida Nation High School principal and cultural leader Dr. Artley Skenandore shares how he encourages students to stay connected to their Oneida history, culture, and language. Plus he provides strategies on how to honor Native American heritage in the month of November and all year long.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor