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How Personalized Learning Helps Students Thrive
Every child learns differently. When education is tailored to their pace, interests, and strengths, students don’t just keep up—they thrive. Personalized learning lets kids revisit challenging topics, zoom ahead when ready, and experience lessons that feel meaningful. It builds confidence, fuels curiosity, and turns learning into something they look forward to. Discover how customized strategies can empower children to succeed—academically, emotionally, and beyond.
Elizabeth Sheridan
Oct 14 min read


Meet Angie: A Teacher Who Brings Science (and Fun!) to Life
✨ Meet Angie! ✨ She’s a whirlwind of energy, creativity, and high expectations. From lab coat experiments to classroom pets, Angie knows how to make learning fun while keeping her students engaged and respectful. Now, she’s bringing that same spark to her Outschool classes—get ready for science, excitement, and unforgettable learning!
Elizabeth Sheridan
Sep 52 min read


💬 Meet Jen: A Speech and Language Pathologist Who Does It All
From high school memories to classroom innovation, Jen has always been full of energy and ideas. At our public school, she supports kids, teachers, and families as a speech and language pathologist. And now on Outschool, she’s bringing that same passion to teaching phonics classes and a brand-new interactive story class designed to build comprehension. Meet Jen—the teammate who truly does it all!
Elizabeth Sheridan
Sep 42 min read


📚 Meet Heather: A Reading Teacher Who Builds Community—One Book at a Time
Heather has a gift for helping kids discover the joy of reading. 📖 After 20+ years of teaching and collaborating, she’s joining our team to teach comprehension for grades 2–5. 🎉 I’m so excited for your children to learn from her—read her story on the blog!
Elizabeth Sheridan
Sep 32 min read


👋 Meet John: A Teacher Who Just Can’t Quit (And We’re So Glad He Didn’t!)
Expanding my classes felt exciting and nerve-wracking—until a dinner changed everything. My former teaching partner, John, said “I’m in,” bringing his energy, warmth, and math expertise to our team. This fall, he joins our Outschool classes, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Let’s give him a warm welcome.
Elizabeth Sheridan
Sep 22 min read


Our TPT Store… How It All Started (and Where It’s Going!)
When I first opened my Teachers Pay Teachers store, I wasn’t trying to build a business—I was just sharing resources I had already...
Elizabeth Sheridan
Aug 262 min read


Making Class Fun (Without the Fluff)
📌 New on the blog: How I keep routines structured AND still bring the fun—yes, even online in my Outschool classes! Routine with a...
Elizabeth Sheridan
Aug 202 min read


Stepping Off the Educational Pendulum 🎢
At Effective Effort with Elizabeth, LLC we often use games to keep our students engaged while they learn. If you've been in education for...
Elizabeth Sheridan
Aug 53 min read


What’s in a Name?
Welcome to Effective Effort with Elizabeth! This is a space where I’ll be sharing real strategies that have actually worked for me, my students, and my family.
Elizabeth Sheridan
Jul 82 min read
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