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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 Movie Guide (Social-Emotional Learning, Film Activity, Adolescents)

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Knowledge Exchange Network

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 with discussion, comprehension, and reflection questions for before, during, and after viewing the film. An answer key with sample responses to guide reflection and discussion is also included! This activity is perfect to use as an activity in advisory or during SEL lessons, a substitute lesson plan, a homeschool project, o

6th - 9th

Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Afrofuturism Day: A STEAM Project on Black History & Futuristic Design

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Engage your students in a thought-provoking and creative interdisciplinary project that explores Afrofuturism through history and STEAM! This resource guides students in designing their own futuristic cities, technologies, or artistic expressions that center Black culture and draw inspiration from Black American or African history. What’s Included in This Download? 12-Slide PowerPoint Presentation – A teacher-led introduction to Afrofuturism, key themes, discussion questions, and media examp

6th - 9th

Art, Science

Routine and Habit Trackers + Weekly/Monthly Self-Reflection Tools (SEL)

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Help your students take control of their daily routines and build positive habits with this printable set of routine and habit trackers! Designed for adolescents (but also great for adults!), this resource empowers students to reflect on their progress, set personal goals, and establish healthy habits that stick. This digital download includes: Printable Routine Tracker: Customizable template for tracking AM and PM routines on a weekly basis (Example included)Printable Habit Trackers: Ready-made

6th - 9th

Character Education, Social Emotional Learning

Student Bill of Rights: Lesson Plan for Grades 6-12

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Help your students take ownership of their learning environment while building a foundation of respect, fairness, and responsibility! This engaging, student-centered lesson guides middle and high school students in creating their own "Student Bill of Rights," tailored to their classroom needs. What’s Included:A step-by-step lesson plan (60-75 minutes) with clear instructionsA brief introduction to the U.S. Bill of Rights (handout included)Discussion of the National Youth Rights Association’s Stu

8th - 11th

Civics, Classroom Community, Government

General Writing Rubric for Middle School ELA (Narrative, Argument, Informative)

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One writing rubric to rule them all! I used this 4-point scoring rubric to score all writing pieces in my middle school ELA class. Here's why this worked for me: Students (and I) internalized the criteria of the rubric more thoroughly since we weren't using a different one for each writing piece, making grading faster for me and self-assessment and revision more effective for studentsThe common rubric allowed us to see how the writing skills transfer across different writing contexts and genresW

6th - 9th

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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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.