Joanna Miral

Joanna Miral is an English major at Barnard College (Class of 2021) and currently a Content Marketing intern at HMH. Since October 2018, she has worked in Barnard’s Writing Center, where she has realized a passion for discovering nondirective ways of teaching writing. She is also the publicist for her school’s book club, Barnard Bookworms. Besides English, some of her favorite subjects are Classics and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. In her spare time, Joanna reads and writes fiction, particularly fantasy, young adult, and literary fiction.

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4 Ways to Celebrate International Podcast Day

Here are some fun ways you can help your students celebrate International Podcast Day, introduce them to an engaging form of media, and even get them making their own podcasts!

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

August 24, 2021

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6 Halloween Activities for Elementary Students

Use these fun Halloween activities for elementary students to incorporate this spooky holiday into your curriculum.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

October 5, 2020

Mindshift in How We Teach English Learners

Reimagine how you teach ELs by reconfiguring the way you view second-language acquisition and adapting your practices, policies, and resources to reflect it.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

December 19, 2019