Better Together with Jess Newman, Keisha Jennings, and Parker Marting: Co-Teaching Strategies That Work in Virtual Classrooms

Co-teaching requires clarity, trust, and shared responsibility. In a virtual environment, those elements must be even more intentional. When done well, co-teaching strengthens instruction, supports diverse learners, and improves student outcomes.In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, we’re joined by Jess Newman, Keisha Jennings, and Parker Marting, educators at Georgia Cyber Academy who work closely as co-teachers in a virtual classroom setting.Together, they share a real story that illustrates the impact of strong collaboration and unpack the systems that make co-teaching effective online. The conversation explores how responsibilities are divided, how communication stays consistent, and how shared instruction supports student engagement and achievement. They also reflect on challenges, growth, and the structures at GCA that make sustained collaboration possible.This episode documents how co-teaching functions in practice within a virtual school model and offers insights that are relevant for educators in both online and traditional settings.Thanks for listening to GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, a podcast documenting how virtual school works in practice at Georgia Cyber Academy.Each episode features educators, staff, and leaders sharing real stories and systems that support teaching and learning in a virtual environment.Learn more about the podcast and explore past episodes at: https://www.georgiacyber.org/about/unmutedYou can also watch full episodes and highlights on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GCAchampions