Episode # 407: Andrea Bitner

Episode # 407: Andrea Bitner

From The Out of the Trenches Podcast by outofthetrenches

May 14, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 409

About this episode

Andrea Bitner discusses her experiences and insights as an English Language Learner educator and author.

Return guest Andrea Bitner is an English Language Learner (ELL) educator, author, and speaker based in Philadelphia, PA. With 25 years in public education, she has taught K–12 students from around the world. Her debut book, Take Me Home (2021), shares the powerful true stories of 11 former EL students navigating bilingualism in America, while her second book, When Niagara Falls, inspires resilience, belonging, and growth for students and educators alike. Andrea also co-authored The Impact of Influence – Volume 3: 100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing, and contributed to Culture First Classrooms and other works by Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld. Recognized by the state of Pennsylvania for her innovative teaching, she was featured in PSEA’s The Voice for her work with EL learners. Currently, Andrea teaches EL students daily while traveling nationally to train educators on confidently supporting EL learners, connecting with families, and creating inclusive school communities. Find her online: Connect with Andrea at www.andreabitnerbooks.com or on LinkedIn, IG and Twitter @andreabitnerbooks

People in this episode

Guest: Andrea Bitner

Topics covered

  • English Language Learners
  • bilingual education
  • teacher training
  • inclusive education
  • resilience in education

Keywords

  • English Language Learner
  • bilingualism
  • education
  • teacher training
  • resilience
  • inclusive communities
  • public education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Take Me Home, When Niagara Falls, The Impact of Influence – Volume 3: 100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing, Culture First Classrooms

Places: Philadelphia, PA

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