About the Author
Hi, I’m Sharon Gideon — a high school chemistry teacher, doctoral student, and lifelong learner with a heart for inclusion, excellence, and grace in education.
Over the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in classrooms across six different countries before settling into public education here in the United States. My experiences with multilingual learners, refugee families, and students with disabilities have shown me one enduring truth: every student can grow when we teach with purpose and love.
Why I Created This Blog
Teaching Every Learner was born out of both research and reflection. As part of my doctoral journey in Curriculum and Instruction, I’ve conducted action research on how teachers perceive and implement multimodal strategies to support students with IEPs in inclusive classrooms.
Through my doctoral coursework in Technologically Driven Curriculum and Social Media, I have had the opportunity to rethink how I use technology in my Chemistry classroom. This course has challenged me to move beyond simply using digital tools and to consider how technology can strengthen collaboration, scientific reasoning, accessibility, and meaningful student learning. Many of the activities I developed during the course have moved beyond assignments and into my actual classroom, allowing me to see firsthand what works, what needs adjustment, and how thoughtful technology integration can better support every learner.
But this blog is more than a portfolio — it’s a place for heart-centered, research-driven teaching.
Here, You'll Find
Blended Learning & Technology Integration – Reflections and classroom examples of using digital tools to strengthen collaboration, scientific reasoning, accessibility, and student learning.
Technology in My Chemistry Classroom – Lessons and activities developed through my doctoral coursework and adapted for authentic use with my students, including simulations, digital storytelling, collaborative learning, and student-created digital products.
Classroom-tested strategies grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Insights from interviews with experienced educators
Reflections on culturally responsive practices
Literacy-rich science lesson ideas and real-world curriculum design tips
Resources for teachers navigating diverse, inclusive settings
And you’ll find all of it wrapped in one guiding belief:
Teaching is a calling. And every learner matters.
What PTL Means to ME
In my faith community, PTL stands for Praise the Lord — a phrase that reminds me daily to teach with grace, patience, and intention. That’s why I chose the initials PTL to represent not only my faith but also my work:
Professional Teaching and Learning, led by purpose and prayer.
“Grounded in Grace. Growing through Practice.” is more than a tagline — it’s the rhythm of my work as a mother, mentor, and educator.
Let's Grow Together
Whether you're a new teacher seeking practical tools or an experienced educator looking to deepen your inclusive practice, you are welcome here. My hope is that this blog will encourage, equip, and uplift you as we walk together in the mission to teach every learner well.