Videos
The 13th Annual MƒA MT²: Master Teachers on Teaching event showcased inspiring and thought-provoking TEDx-style talks from five MƒA Master Teachers. The teacher speakers explored the theme of “Be the Change: Think Global, Teach Local” and what it means to them personally and professionally, and how it applies to their classroom and classrooms across New York City.
You can now watch each MƒA Master Teacher talk below.
Shakira Provasoli
Many teachers avoid discussions of climate change because they believe it will lead to eco-anxiety. Shakira explained how students who are actively involved in solving environmental problems demonstrate strength, knowledge, and a willingness to tackle new climate issues.
Brittany Beck
How can an experiment tracking the effects of styrofoam consumption in mealworms plant the seeds for environmental resilience? Brittany shared how embracing the smallest creatures—and the smallest actions helps her students tackle global challenges.
Rebecca Caporale-Guarino
What happens when we empower our students to design and share their own ethnomathematics curriculum? Rebecca shared the development of “Our Math Roots” and how it celebrates representation, fosters pride, and redefines who gets to shape the narrative of mathematics.
Carolina Castro-Skehan
Amid aphid invasions and wandering worms, Carolina—a proud ‘rock dork’—shared her journey from geologist to unexpected advocate for environmental stewardship, guiding her Bronx students to use their hydroponics lab to make a lasting impact.
Yasha Morgan
How can personal struggle fuel a mission for change? Yasha, aka “Money” Morgan, shared how his students inspired him to explore the power of leadership, shape the future, and create opportunities for those who need it most.