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Jolie Joseph

4/22/2026

Jolie Joseph is a math teacher in our Upper School. In her Algebra II class, Jolie uses a flipped classroom approach to help diversify her instruction. With a little help from The Algebros—a group of four math teachers with a fantastic online curriculum— she's finally found the key to making a flipped classroom model work.

The biggest challenge of a flipped classroom for Jolie has always been addressing the wide range of abilities in a single classroom. This year, Jolie is trying a new station model that helped her create a flexible learning environment that helps every student succeed while encouraging them to take ownership of their own learning.

Here’s how it works:

Prep before class. Students watch an Algebros video lesson for homework and fill in guided notes. They can pause and practice problems, getting immediate feedback and avoiding the common pitfall of solidifying incorrect methods.
In-class stations. When they arrive, students choose three of four stations based on their needs for the day:
- Struggle Station: A place for students who need extra help. Jolie spends the beginning of class here to clear up confusion right away.
- Let’s Practice: For students who feel comfortable with the material and want to work through more problems.
- Spiral Review (Algebra Skillz): A station to keep old skills sharp.
- Challenge Accepted (currently SAT prep): For students who have mastered the content and are ready for a new challenge.

Flexible rotations. Students decide which stations will best suit their learning for the day. A student who struggles might never make it to the Challenge station, while a student who gets the material right away might never need the Struggle Station. This frees Jolie up to circulate and provide targeted support where it's needed most.

Jolie shared that "the results have been incredible. The students love this approach and jump right into their work. I’ve tried to flip my classroom before and failed, but this station model has been the key to making it a success. It’s amazing to see how much more independent and confident my students have become!"

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