Multiple Lenses Lead to a Clear Vision for English Language Learners with Andrea Bitner - Ep 35
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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Andrea Bitner, an English Language Learner educator, international author, and dynamic speaker with 24 years of experience working with students from around the world. She’s the author of Take Me Home, a powerful collection of real student stories about the journey to bilingualism in America, and a contributor to multiple influential education books. Andrea is passionate about helping educators confidently support EL students and build meaningful connections with their families.
Learn more about Andrea Bitner at www.andreabitnerbooks.com
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Connect with Andrea Bitner
Email: 4andreabitner@gmail.com
X: @BitnerAndrea
LinkedIn: Andrea Bitner
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Creators and Guests

Host
Kurtis Hewson
Author/presenter with @jigsaw_learning, learner, teacher, father, husband, son, friend. He/him. Honoured to reside on Treaty 6 territory