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Knowledge Exchange Network

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Hi! I'm Kristen Nguyen (she/her). I am a passionate educator who is committed to social justice and lifelong learning. My experiences include classroom teaching of English language arts (grades 3-12) in private and public school settings, working with adult learners through professional development provision and instructional coaching, and curriculum development across content areas and grade levels. Special areas of interest and expertise include adolescent development (I love Middle School), social & emotional learning, and research-based educator PD. I am the founder of the Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) at [www.drkristennguyen.com], an online resource dedicated to fostering collaboration and communication between educators and parents/caregivers.

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Inside Out 2 Emotions Family Tree Project using Feelings Wheel (SEL, Art, ELA)

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Inside Out 2 is streaming now and it's a perfect way to incorporate important social & emotional topics into your classroom. This digital download includes a printable PDF workbook containing all materials needed for students to complete a creative Feeling Families Project. **Just added: For those unable to print the pdf in color, a link to a Google Drive version of the student worksheets has been included in this product.Using the popular Feelings Wheel (based on the work of Dr. Gloria Willco

5th - 8th

Social Emotional Learning

Daily Questions of the Day for Middle School (Advisory, Homeroom, SEL)

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Knowledge Exchange Network

This printable Question of the Day resource is a great way to start class with middle school students. Teachers know how important the first five minutes are in setting the tone for a successful class period, and this activity provides a great way to engage and connect with students at the start of class. It is also perfect for advisory, homeroom, or morning meetings. To suit the developmental needs of adolescents, the questions are a mix of fun and silly with more serious and critical thinking

5th - 8th

Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Inside Out 2 Emotion Vocabulary Practice (Middle School ELA, SEL)

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Pixar's Inside Out 2 was recently released on streaming and is a great teaching tool for folks who work with adolescents. This sequel features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. Use this activity with or without showing the movie to help students explore the nuanced and complex emotions they may be experiencing as pre-teens and teens while also practicing vocabulary skills to help them grow as readers and writers. This would also make an engagi

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning, Vocabulary

CCSS

L.6.4c

, L.6.4d

, L.6.5

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Inclusive, Multi-Disciplinary Valentine’s Day Activities for Grades 5-8

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Knowledge Exchange Network

Bring the spirit of kindness, inclusivity, and global awareness into your classroom with this multi-disciplinary Valentine’s Day resource! Designed for upper elementary or middle school educators, this comprehensive product combines an engaging lesson, meaningful discussions, and creative projects to foster a positive classroom community and emphasize the non-romantic qualities of love and connection. What’s Included:Detailed Lesson Plan: Step-by-step guidance to use included materials and imple

5th - 8th

Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.1

English Language Arts Routines and Expectations Posters

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Knowledge Exchange Network

When I was teaching middle school English language arts in a 90-minute block, I used routines posters to ensure students understood the purpose and expectations for each part of class: read-aloud, reading workshop, writing workshop, word study, and independent reading. Each poster has a brief explanation of the routine, outlines what the teacher's job is and what the student's job is (expectations), and explains the purpose of that routine, backed with research citations. This last part is key

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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Experience

Teaching style

When I was in the classroom, I was inspired by the wisdom, creativity, and potential of the young people with whom I worked. My teaching practices were centered on unleashing the genius and passion of my students through voice and choice, authentic assessment, and culturally-affirming pedagogy. As an educator working outside the classroom now, I am inspired by the wisdom, creativity, and potential of educators across the educational landscape. My goal is to support collaboration and dialogue that has the power to transform individuals and promote equity, inclusion, and healing in communities.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Board Certification in English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence (2017) TEDTalk titled "3 steps to help kids process traumatic events" at TED-Ed Educator Talks (January 2023)

My own education history

B.A. in English for Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University in Michigan (2007) M.A. in Adventure/Experiential Education from Prescott College in Arizona (2013) Ed.D in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston (2023)

Additional biographical information

Chicago is where I live, but Michigan will always be home. I am the mother of a toddler and am in awe of early childhood folks! I enjoy swimming, running, foraging, gardening, and going down rabbit holes on Reddit.