***For CTLE credit, click here***Episode Summary:In this episode of RBERNing Questions, we sit down with Isadora Costa, Founder and Director of Stars English School and Finance Director for BRAZ-TESOL, to explore innovative approaches to teaching English in Brazil. She shares her insightful journey from starting as a young teacher to creating her own school with a unique immersion methodology. Learn more about BRAZ-TESOL’s efforts in providing professional development, fostering community, and advocating for teachers. Plus, Isadora shares her thoughts on the role of AI in modern teaching. If you’re an educator who wants to be inspired to chart your own path in supporting multilingual learners, tune in now! RBERNing Questions for this Episode:1- BRAZ-TESOL has over 2000 members. What role do you think the efforts of the executive board have played in attracting so many members?2- What seem to be the most pressing needs of the community of TESOL Professionals in Brazil, and how have you addressed those needs as an organization?3- How do you see the organization developing in the coming years?Guest BIO:Isadora Pereira Costa wears many hats in the world of education and ELT. She holds B.A. degrees in both Mass Communication and Pedagogy, a Postgraduate Degree in Bilingual and Multilingual Education, and a TESOL certification from Anaheim University. Her professional development also includes certifications such as LPACTE, ACTE, and IH COLT from the British Council. In addition, she is Cambridge certified, having achieved both the CAE and CPE.Isadora is the founder of Stars English School and the creator of the Stars Methodology. With a wealth of international experience in English-speaking countries, her journey in education began early—she started teaching at just 13 years old in England. Today, she is recognized as a young learners expert, teacher trainer, speaker, and ELT materials writer.Beyond the classroom, Isadora serves as the Finance Director for BRAZ-TESOL, leads the Santa Catarina Chapter, and is a former Event Coordinator for the Young Learners and Teens Special Interest Group (SIG).Resources:Websites/Social Media:www.starsenglish.com.brwww.braztesol.org.brhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isadorapereiracosta/ @sixstrarsedu@starenglishschoolOther Published Media:https://www.youtube.com/@starsfunlearning https://www.youtube.com/@starsenglishschool/videos https://editoraboc.commercesuite.com.br/livros-de-ingles/livro-colecao-knock-knock-10-livros https://www.amazon.com.br/Pr%C3%A1ticas-Ingl%C3%AAs-Inf%C3%A2ncia-teachers-ebook/dp/B0B671MD1C To find out more about Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES' services, listen to season 1 of the show with host Collette Farone-Goodwin, or to receive CTLE credit for listening to episodes, click here: https://midstaterbern.org/

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