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April 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Welcome-to-Teaching Conversation Series: Episode 5 Civics Instruction

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Welcome-to-Teaching Conversation Series: Episode 5 Civics Instruction

Date

April 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location

Online

Cost

Free

Credit

Grade Level PreK, Grades K-12, Professional Development

About This Webinar

Although incredibly rewarding, teaching is a profession that is also filled with complexities that can be difficult to navigate, especially for those just starting out. From managing a classroom effectively to balancing personal well-being, the path can often feel overwhelming. Many new teachers face these challenges in isolation, without a clear road map or sufficient support systems. Even with help from your school and local union, there is value and reward in hearing from other educators. 

The Welcome-to-Teaching Conversation Series aims to address some of the challenges of entering the teaching profession by providing a platform where new teachers and experienced educators can have valuable conversations. 

Each month, we’ll feature a conversation between two new teachers and an expert in a specific area of interest. These same new teachers will lead each conversation, allowing listeners to follow along throughout the school year.  

Listen to episode five now, Civics Instruction: Incorporating civics education to foster informed and engaged students. Access all episodes

Speakers

Raphael Bonhomme, Elementary Educator

Raphael Bonhomme is a passionate Pan-African educator committed to fusing social justice, project-based learning, and culturally responsive teaching in his classroom. With eight years of experience in DCPS schools, including Takoma Elementary, Turner Elementary, and School-Within-School @ Goding, he brings a holistic and dynamic approach to education. A proud Howard University graduate of Haitian heritage, Raphael integrates diverse perspectives, historical context, and real-world applications into his lessons.

Beyond the classroom, he has played a key role in curriculum development and has led district-wide professional development sessions on math instruction. His teaching style weaves history into math, art into science, and critical thinking into every subject, ensuring students see the relevance of their learning. Raphael believes in empowering students to view education as a tool for personal growth and social change.

Sam

Sam Ramey, Social Studies Teacher

Sam Ramey is a 7th grade social studies teacher in Cincinnati Public Schools. This is his third year teaching and his second year in Cincinnati. Prior to Cincinnati, he student taught in Columbus City Schools and taught a year later in a charter school within the Chicago Public Schools domain. He has learned so much from each of these experiences and is eager to continue learning and growing throughout his career! It is a privilege to be a part of the Cincinnati Public Schools family with the supports available to grow as an educator!

Kelly Stanifer

Kelly Stanifer, Special Education Teacher

Kelly Stanifer graduated with her Bachelors in Special Education from the University of Cincinnati in 2023. She is a second-year teacher in an Autism Unit. She switched from teaching Kindergarten at one CPS school to teaching Third and Fourth grade at another CPS school this year.

Robin

Robin Vitucci, Assistant Director, AFT Educational Issues

Professional Credit

Share My Lesson webinars are available for one-hour of PD credit. A certificate of completion will be available for download at the end of your session that you can submit for your school's or district's approval.

In addition, Share My Lesson has arrangements in place as follows:

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