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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 Fortune Teller Game (Cootie Catcher) - Social Emotional
Inside Out 2 is streaming now and it's a perfect way to incorporate important social & emotional topics into your classroom. This digital download features the following: 3 printable versions of a fortune teller (cootie catcher) covering all nine emotion characters from the Inside Out franchise (the powerpoint slides are pre-set for standard letter-sized printer paper)24 unique emotion-based questions across all three versions3 editable templates for teachers (or students!) to create their own
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
FREE Right of Refusal Form for Student Accountability and Reflection
Help students take ownership of their choices in the classroom with this free "Right of Refusal" form. This tool is designed for students who choose not to complete a class activity or assignment, allowing them to reflect on and communicate their reason for refusal. By using this form, teachers can better understand the root cause of disengagement and determine appropriate supports, whether it's clarifying directions, reviewing content, or addressing emotional or social barriers. Why Use a Right
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Social Emotional Learning
Self-Assessment Posters (Levels of Understanding) Editable Self-Monitoring Tool
Build students' self-awareness, make learning visible, and save time grading using these self-assessment posters.Marzano's levels of understanding are well-known, and research indicates that engaging students in self-assessment improves engagement, motivation, and self-advocacy skills. HOWEVER, the use of the term "master" has problematic connotations and I found that students (and adults) sometimes have a hard time distinguishing between "master" and "expert." So I created a new metaphor to r
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Classroom Community
Winter Holiday Trivia Game (PowerPoint) – Inclusive and Festive Fun
Celebrate the winter season with a fun and educational trivia game. This interactive PowerPoint trivia game includes three exciting rounds: multiple choice, open-ended responses, and "Name That Movie." It's a great way to bring festive, friendly competition to your classroom, party, or holiday gathering, while learning about diverse holiday traditions from around the world. Product Details: Three Rounds:Round 1: 10 multiple-choice questions about various winter holidays.Round 2: 10 open-ended
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Crisis and Trauma Response Planning Tool
My TED-Ed Educator Talk, "3 steps to help kids process traumatic events," has amassed over 1.5 million views on Ted.com. In it, I describe the three steps educators or caregivers can use to address community crises or traumatic current events with young people. These ideas are based on research with educators across the United States. These steps are simple and straightforward, but it doesn't mean they are easy to do. This tool was created to provide teams or individual educators with a reflec
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
FREE Question of the Day Editable Template for Advisory, Homeroom, SEL
This editable Question of the Day resource provides a template for educators to generate their own questions for the beginning of class, advisory, homeroom, or morning meetings. The templates include three types of questions:Write it out: These open response questions encourage deeper thinking and lively discussion. Use these when you want to designate more time to the activity. Students can write their responses on the white board, chart paper, or in a notebook designated for bellringer/do now
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Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
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Experience
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.
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.
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