Jenny Vanderberg Shannon

Jenny Vanderberg Shannon

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About Jenny

Jenny Vanderberg Shannon is a former education professional with 10+ years of classroom and leadership experience, with a B.A. in English, and an M.A. in Educational Leadership. She has a demonstrated history in content and curriculum development.

Education and qualifications 

  • M.A. in Educational Leadership, Montclair State University
  • B.A. in English, William Paterson University of New Jersey

Location

Jenny lives in New York City.

Certificates and awards

  • CSA (Certified School Administrator), New Jersey Department of Education
  • Principal Certification, New Jersey Department of Education


TeacherVision areas of expertise 

Jenny is an expert adviser and writer for the TeacherVision Morning Announcements Blog, providing teaching tips and advice on topical and seasonal content as well as teacher well-being.

More from Jenny Vanderberg Shannon

Spring Bulletin Board Ideas

25 Fresh Spring Bulletin Board Ideas

You can bring the sunshine into your classroom right now with these delightful Spring bulletin ideas that can be display...

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Learning targets in the classroom

How to Use Learning Targets in Your Classroom

How to Use Learning Targets in Your Classroom One of the challenges we face in the classroom is determining whether o...

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9 Tips for Teachers Self-Care eBook

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9 Self-Care Tips for Teachers eBook

Spending the day in the classroom can be stressful enough, whether it’s managing challenging behavior, a lack of resou...

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women's history month activities for middle school

15 Useful Women’s History Month Activities for Middle School

Capturing the human experience through the eyes of women expands and strengthens relationships with one another.

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examples of formative assessment

5 Examples of Formative Assessment

Schools of thought on student learning and the learning process constantly evolve based on experience, data and research...

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50 quick report card comments

50 Quick Report Card Comments – For Any Grade

There are things during the school year that teachers often view as highlights, such as assemblies, group activities, pl...

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Challenges for Teachers

7 Challenges in Teaching, According to Real Teachers

7 Challenges in Teaching, According to Real Teachers In the ever-changing landscape of education, teachers face a myr...

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Are Your Students Using AI for Writing Assignments?

Are Your Students Using AI for Writing Assignments?

Grading papers is one of the most time-consuming tasks teachers are responsible for.

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how to be an effective teacher

How to be an Effective Teacher: 6 Healthy Habits for Teacher Self-Care

1. Organization There’s no way around it; an effective teacher is an organized one.

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MLK Day Activities for Middle School

MLK Day Activities for Middle School

Why Do We Celebrate Dr King? Many prominent men and women are considered to have been leaders in the civil rights mov...

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Understanding Jewish Holidays

Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Activities for the Classroom

How students can show up in the classroom today has certainly evolved.

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brain gym exercises

Quick and Easy Brain Gym Exercises for the Classroom

When your students return from gym class, are they ready to sit down and return to work? If what Brain Break experts ...

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Self-care Ideas for Teachers

Self-care Ideas for Teachers: Tips to avoid burnout

At TeacherVision, we wanted to prioritize our teachers' well-being, mental health, and physical health by providing prac...

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Day of the Dead in the Classroom

Teaching Students About the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead for Students With the popularity of movies like Coco and The Book of Life, students are undoubtedly m...

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Top 5: Best Shoes For Standing All Day for Teachers

The Best Shoes for Standing All Day in the Classroom - As Voted By You! There are plenty of occupational hazards of b...

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gratitude journal template

Using a Gratitude Journal Template to Become a Happier Teacher

We are careful in the content we curate to ensure that what we offer is valuable and timely to support teachers’ well-...

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Stem Meaning

What is STEM? | STEM meaning in Education

What Is Stem? The definition of STEM can be found in the title.

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