Shifting perspectives means new ways of seeing, thinking, being, and leading in education. Together, let’s combine learning science, broad and deep content knowledge, and culturally responsive pedagogy to create invigorating and wise learning communities.
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To support schools and communities in building knowledgeable and creative, regenerative inclusive cultures, fiercely committed to equity.
MaryAnn DeRosa, Ed.D is a passionate progressive educator with over 20 years of experience working in the classroom as a lead classroom teacher, special educator, and instructional and SEL/Equity coach. As a teacher leader and teacher trainer, she leads rigorous and joyful professional development on topics including Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Inclusion, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Exceptional Learners, Multilingual Learners and Cultivating Creativity.
With experience and deep knowledge of practice, MaryAnn designs content and curriculum that builds knowledge, fosters creativity and critical thinking skills within justice-centered engaging learning environments.
MaryAnn has spent her career teaching in Washington DC public schools and in international schools in China, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and in Italy.
1. Dismantling systemic inequity starts with understanding ourselves.
2. Lean into the discomfort without shame or guilt. Be kind and use humor to reduce stress and anxiety to encourage openness and participation.
3. Use the arts and cognitive routines as tools for active, collaborative learning, and as vehicles for understanding, meaning, and expression.
4. Leverage the research, the insights of academics, activists and our advisory board to fact check our content and delivery- while valuing personal stories and experience.
5. Define terms to build a shared language and understanding.
6. Dedication to life-long learning. We make mistakes and learn from them. We call out to call in
7. Diversity drives innovation and creativity,
8. Contribute a portion of earnings to organizations that support students of marginalized groups.
9. Aim to shift perspectives, while acknowledging the journey of each and every one is different in scope and sequence.
10. Change happens when our beliefs and mindsets match our choices, approach, and action.
With a focus on inclusion and equity, MaryAnn provides professional development to educators across the globe. MaryAnn designs curriculum, instruction, and learning experiences that support the development of equity-minded global citizens.
See the full menu of workshops here
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Curriculum designer, education consultant, and professor MaryAnn DeRosa discusses the challenges of teaching—and emphasizes the importance of rediscovering and sustaining passion for the profession.
Dr. MaryAnn DeRosa, Dr. Tiffany Hall, and Dr. Chris Jones share their journey as teacher-leaders in the field.
How does Makerspace learning transform the student experience while targeting academic goals? In this study, I planned and implemented cross-curricular units that addressed 5th grade level standards. Significant gains in content knowledge, in language learning and creative skills such as “tinkering” and risk taking and engagement were observed. In this video, the children tell you about their experience in their own words.
Calder and Physics in the 2nd Grade
The arts are a powerful tool for meaning-making. For this project on 2nd grade physics (simple machines), I wrote a cross-curricular unit that incorporated science, English Language Arts, and the arts and humanities. Students showed increased engagement and joy, and deep understanding of the content knowledge and application of that knowledge.
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MaryAnn DeRosa
