Marissa King

Chief of Staff at the non-profit Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma

Marissa’s teaching experience ranges from kindergarten to adult education. She lives in Tulsa, OK, with her husband and son.

Education Equity
In Rural and Urban Communities, Kids Still Struggle to Get Online
Two teachers, one urban, one rural, reflect on what the divide looks like in their communities, and what they’re doing to help bridge the gap.
Social and Emotional Learning
Stories Help Build a Strong Classroom Culture
Sharing narratives of real-life heroes is a simple and relatable way to teach social and emotional skills.
Teacher Development
6 Summer Reads for Teachers
Six engaging books to inspire big-picture thinking on a range of topics from school culture to classroom instruction.
Character Education
Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students
Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills.
New Teachers
Getting Your To-Do List Under Control
Building routines around recurring tasks can help new teachers save effort and focus on what really matters.
Social Media
Using Emojis to Teach Critical Reading Skills
Use kids’ expertise with emojis to help them analyze texts more effectively.
Teacher Development
How the Digital Age Is Affecting Students
Five books that give insight into how social media and technology are shaping today’s students and their learning.
Technology Integration
4 Ways Audio Recording Can Boost Classroom Learning
Literacy
Social Media Posts as Exemplars
Text messages and Instagram captions can be valuable samples for teaching tone, writing conventions, and levels of formality.