Faculty Insights

I think it’s crucial for a students’ education to develop critical thinking to get them ready to compete on the world stage. Through my work with SEI and the NEIR model, my teaching and student learning has transformed.
— Quinton Russell, STEM Teacher - Aliquippa High School

Listen to several faculty members discuss how the NEIR Model has revolutionized their teaching practices. They elaborate on the process of Integrating the NEIR Pedagogy to Create an Equitable Learning Environment.

Albert Kollinger

Auto Collision Repair Technology - Beaver County Career and Technology Center

Normalize : Building Lived Experiences | An Educator's Perspective

Relevance : An Example for Application to Real Life

Empower : Committing to Building Your Own Career

Brittany Covant

AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Science teacher - Hopewell Area School District

Integrating NEIR and the Engineering Design Pedagogy to Create an Equitable Learning Environment

What Does an Equitable Learning Environment Feel Like?

Engineering Design Methodology Creates Equity in Education

Jennifer Satler

Chemistry - South Side Area School District

Respect, Kindness, & Content Aren't Enough | Reflecting on the NEIR Model

Assessing Inclusion and Empowering Students | An Educator's Perspective

How the NEIR Model Builds Better Communication in the Classroom

What is Equity? | An Educator's Perspective

Understanding Normalizing & Inclusive Practices in the Classroom | Teacher Insights

John Dowling

Automotive Technology - Pennock's Bridge, Chester County Technical College High School

Reflecting on Equity | An Educator's Perspective

Understanding the Power of Relevance

Quintan Russell

STEM Teacher - Aliquippa High School

Empowering Students Using the Engineering Design Process and NEIR Model | An Educator's Perspective

Building Critical Thinking for All Courses