Thoughts on Project-Based Learning, culturally responsive teaching, and what I'm learning in the classroom, in coaching, and beyond.
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Greetings all! I know it’s been some time since I last posted. Much has changed. I have grown, loved, lost, grown more, and continue to learn so much about myself and this beautiful new country, that is Colombia. My international teaching experience has been a culmination of highs and lows. Now with only 6 months […]
After 10 years of being a PBL coach and teacher practitioner I have gathered a few must-have essentials to support my planning along the way. I made my first PBL binder 8 years ago. I wanted a place to organize my standards and planning documents. I designed this binder based on what items I genuinely […]
I truly love the historical city of Cartagena. The beaches, the art, the climate, and the people will have you calling Cartagena a go-to destination for years to come. I originally moved here with an open heart and mind. Many didn’t understand my decision to teach abroad, let alone my choice of Colombia. But this […]
I am super excited to share these tips with you. After 13 years in the classroom I have learned a thing or two about how to fundraise and mobilize resources for my students. I have always enjoyed STEAM and hands-on learning-which I incorporate into my project based learning units. However, one challenge I often ran […]
Teaching Abroad is a wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone who loves to travel and loves education. It is a once in a lifetime experience filled with rich experiences and new self-discoveries. However, along with all of the good, there can be hiccups along the way. Today I will share My 8 Survival Tips […]
“So, why did you choose to teach there?” Believe it or not this is the most common question I get when people find out I am teaching abroad in Colombia. Due to Colombia’s turbulent past in the 80’s and lack of accurate media exposure, it gets a bad wrap for being dangerous and unsafe. As […]
What’s the Same and What’s Different It’s only been two weeks of international teaching and I have already come to some great realizations and new learnings. First no matter where children are in the world, starting the school year with community building and procedures is key. Second, all students (on all continents) need and benefit […]
Greetings community, If you have been following my journey you’d know that I have been planning to teach abroad for a few years now. I am so grateful to say that at this very moment I am writing to you from my Cartagena, Colombia apartment by way of California. The process in itself was tedious, […]
Greetings community, First thank you for stopping by! Now allow me to introduce myself and what this blog will be all about. My name is Anjalee but my little scholars call me Ms. Beverly. I am a fourth grade teacher in California. I am also a project based learning coach and advocate for culturally responsive […]
Project based learning also known as PBL has been practiced in classrooms around the world for years yet now it is finding its way in more classrooms than ever. Project-based learning is defined by the Buck Institute “as a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which it is believed that students acquire […]
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“Family Reading Night created a meaningful shift in our home. My children became more excited about reading, began choosing books independently, and started talking about stories together as a family. What began as one evening became a lasting change in our routines and our children’s confidence.”
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Kelly K., Parent of Fourth-Grade Student
“This year was transformational for my child. I watched his confidence, sense of belonging, and reading skills grow. He began enjoying reading on his own, and that has been one of the most meaningful parts of our school experience.”
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Maria M., EED 250 Student
“Professor Beverly’s class was meaningful, inspiring, and empowering. She modeled what it looks like to be a teacher who builds community, teaches with authenticity, and makes learning feel purposeful.”
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Megan M., EED 250 Student
“Ms. Beverly created a classroom environment that felt like a family. Her energy, encouragement, and passion made class something I looked forward to every week.”
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Alexis A., EED 250 Student
“This course helped me feel more confident about becoming a teacher. I left with practical tools, a stronger understanding of inclusive classrooms, and a clearer sense that teaching is the right path for me.”
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Andrew H., EED 250 Student
“The assignments felt connected to real teaching. Creating lesson plans, learning about differentiation, and thinking about culture and inclusion helped me understand how to design meaningful learning for students.”
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Marco C., EED 250 Student
“The course was engaging, relevant, and grounded in real-life examples. I gained skills and insight that I have already started applying in my own teaching journey.”
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Laura P., EED 250 Student
“Ms. Beverly helped me see myself as a future educator. Her class gave me confidence, community, and a deeper understanding of what it means to create a welcoming classroom.”
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Daniel M., Faculty Chair
“Anjalee builds excellent rapport with students and creates a warm, welcoming learning environment. Her class is well-organized, engaging, and grounded in culturally responsive teaching, UDL supports, and meaningful student participation.”
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Faculty Peer Observer
“Anjalee brings a strong presence, confidence, and clear command of the subject matter. Her teaching is lively, thoughtful, and structured, with effective connections between college coursework and real classroom practice.”
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