Teaching Fellowship
Quick Facts
10-15
Students /class
6 Classes
2 sections daily
4 week course
1 elective of your choice
Classes You’ll be Teaching
Literature
Personal Identity Exploration
Literature
Personal Identity Exploration
Students read a novel together and use it to ask questions about themselves and their world while building reading and writing skills.
Writing
Coming to Minnesota: Immigration Journeys
Writing
Coming to Minnesota: Immigration Journeys
Students analyze and interpret documents about immigration to Minnesota and practice persuasive writing.
Science
Creative Chemistry
Science
Creative Chemistry
A polluted-lake mystery frames chemistry skills: analyze samples, find the source, propose a treatment plan.
Math
Adventures in Algebra
Math
Adventures in Algebra
Fractions, decimals, and percents applied to cooking, the Olympics, and shopping.
Electives
Design a four-week course around something you love
Past electives
Make 'Em Laugh!
iStory
Hmong Dance
Conglomerate Art
Painting with Pizzazz
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Support for You
Every Teaching Fellow is paired with an Instructional Coach — a professional educator who:
Reads and responds to your lesson plans
Provides curriculum resources
Observes your classes
Gives ongoing, specific feedback
Learn about our Coaches
Science Instructional Coach
Marc Shapiro
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Science Instructional Coach
Marc Shapiro (Summers 2009–2015)
Marc teaches physics at Mounds Park Academy and is back for his seventh summer. He brings 25 years of classroom experience and a passion for hands-on science.
Literature Instructional Coach
Randall Findlay
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Literature Instructional Coach
Randall Findlay (Summers 2011–2017)
Randall teaches English and film at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. A former editor and theater critic, he loves finding new ways into Shakespeare.
Writing Instructional Coach
Jenny Parker
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Writing Instructional Coach
Jenny Parker (Summers 2014–2015)
Jenny teaches 8th grade English for Saint Paul Public Schools. She thrives on classroom energy and loves helping middle schoolers find their voice as writers.
Math Instructional Coach
Charlotte Sivanich
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Math Instructional Coach
Charlotte Sivanich (Summers 2014–2015)
Charlotte teaches middle school math at Humboldt in St. Paul. An avid runner and outdoorswoman, she's returning for her fifth summer with Breakthrough.