blog_author.display_name

Charlie Anatra

Charlie Anatra is an account solutions manager for Great Minds PBC. He was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, but grew up on Long Island with his siblings. He never ventured far from home, as he attended Hofstra University, and his first professional position was on Long Island. Most of his career has been in academia, including college publishing and a variety of positions in the K–12 space. He feels fortunate to have worked for Great Minds PBC since 2018. His sales territory includes Manhattan, the Bronx, and North Queens. He has two grown sons and resides on the Upper East Side in Manhattan.

Charlie Anatra

Best Practices for Developing Community in a Student-Driven Classroom

Consider the last time you were the “new kid” in a group setting. Perhaps you decided to try a new class at the gym, or finally signed up for that...

Anticipating Productive Struggle in the Focusing Question Arc

The Focusing Question Arc Study Protocol is one tool Wit & Wisdom® teachers use to prepare effective instruction. In this month’s post,...

From Workshop to Wit & Wisdom

In this blog post, Portland Public Schools teacher Teri Joseph shares her journey from teaching reading and writing workshops to adopting Wit &...

How to Utilize the PhD Science Teacher Resource Pack Effectively

PhD Science® was written by teachers for teachers to help educators make the shift to a more student-driven instructional approach. The K–5 science...

5 Eureka Math² Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 2023–24 School Year

We want your passion for math to shine this school year. That’s why we’ve compiled our top five most popular back-to-school Eureka Math²® blog posts...

5 PhD Science Blog Posts to Help Set You Up for Success Heading into the 2023–24 School Year

We want your transition back to the classroom this fall to be a breeze. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top five favorite Phd Science®...

Are you interested in learning more about implementation strategies?

Explore simple yet crucial tips and articles for Math, Science and ELA.

Sign up for Great Minds Monthly Newsletters