Susan Barber

Susan Barber, a high school English teacher in Atlanta, and Brian Sztabnik from Long Island, co-authors of "100% Engagement," dive into innovative strategies to revive student interest in texts. They share engaging methods like 'Cutting Up Poetry,' where students reconstruct poems to spark discussions, and the 'Inferential Timeline' activity that encourages deeper understanding through peer summaries. They also explore 'Text Rendering,' helping students break down passages for clearer insights, all designed to make learning dynamic and collaborative.

Brian Sztabnik, a high school English teacher and coach, and Susan Barber, a Midtown High English teacher and curriculum consultant, chat about practical ways to boost student participation. They explore authentic engagement versus busywork. They share quick strategies for jumpstarting discussions, inquiry-based tasks, and chat-style warmups that get every student involved.