The Surprises of Returning to Teaching with Rod Naquin

Rod made the move back to the classroom after years as a leadership and instructional coach. In this episode, he reflects on the surprises of returning to teaching—and how his experiences beyond the classroom shaped his transition. We talk specifically about how he has changed his writing instruction and his emphasis on student dialogue. Resources: The Literacy Cookbook (Sarah Tantillo) literacycookbook.com/about-us.php Inside Teaching: How Classroom Life Undermines Reform (Mary Kennedy) Follow Rod on: X/Twitter: Rod (@rodjnaquin) / X LinkedIn: (1) Rod Naquin | LinkedIn Facebook: (2) Facebook Substack: Rod J. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey.