Education forum tackles tough question: how to "Build A Better Teacher"

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Teacher Town hosted a forum Monday night to discuss how to build better teachers in Memphis.

The event was moderated by Chalkbeat TN and also included a presentation from Chalkbeat’s co-founder and CEO Elizabeth Green. Green’s book, “Building a Better Teacher” explores the history of teacher training in America.

Local educators who participated in the panel discussion included Tonye McBride, Treadwell Middle principal, an iZone school; Yetta Lewis, chief academic officer for Gestalt Community Schools; Robin Henderson, director of Memphis Teacher Residency and Daniel DeShon, a teacher at Treadwell Middle.

Memphis Teacher Residency Director Robin Henderson shares how they prepare teachers to work in urban schools. — Memphis Teacher Residency Director Robin Henderson shares how they prepare teachers to work in urban schools

Nearly 30 people attended the Monday’s forum.

This is one of several slides presented by Chalkbeat TN co-founder Elizabeth Green during Monday night’s forum about building better teachers in Memphis.

Diane Arnold — A brief meet and greet was held before the forum started.

Education forum tackles tough question: how to “Build A Better Teacher”