This article centers literacy instruction for emergent bilingual readers as teacher-writers share the stories of their classrooms and their interactions with students, providing examples of effective and supportive instruction of strategies and...
Gissela Samano
Gissela Samano is a fifth-grade teacher at a Title I school, bringing five years of classroom experience to her role. She specializes in supporting students who are learning English as their second language, using scaffolding strategies to help them access rigorous instruction. Gissela’s teaching focuses on literacy practices that foster academic language development, ensuring all learners have the tools and support they need to succeed.