018- Igniting Real Change with Carly Spina

In this episode of The No Name Paper Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Carly Spina—educator, author, and multilingual learner advocate who brings nearly two decades of boots-on-the-ground experience. Carly shares her journey from ESL teacher to instructional coach to her current role at the Illinois Resource Center, where she champions equity-driven practices across the country.We talk about:Her new book Igniting Real Change for Multilingual LearnersWhat “real” equity work actually looks like in schoolsEmpowering gen ed teachers to support multilingual studentsAvoiding common mistakes like relying solely on translationMoving past “initiatives” into sustainable actionHer favorite ways to amplify student voice and build family partnershipsPlus—why birthday charts and International Day might need a rethink, and how Canva quotes from your students can change the culture of your classroom.✨ Whether you're an EL teacher, a classroom educator, or a system leader—this episode will challenge and energize you.📚 Connect with Carly:Instagram: @educationbarbieTwitter/X: @MrsspinaclassTikTok & more: @mrsspinaclass💬 Book: Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners (Routledge, 2024)—🎧 Subscribe, rate & share if this sparked ideas for you!Follow us on Instagram @NoNamePaperPod or check out our bookshop at bookshop.org/NoNamePaper