William Visco, PhD
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William Visco, PhD
@the-visco.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of English Education at The University of Akron. 2023 OCTELA and UAkron Outstanding Educator of the Year. Speaker, world traveler, and lover of all things pop-culture!
It is a little rainy out, but it’s still a wonderful day at the The University of Akron! And apparently the perfect date.

Have a great day and wonderful weekend everyone.
April 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy Birthday to the one and only William Shakespeare! Celebrate by reading one of his plays or watching a modern adaptation or an adaptation pop culture twist. Either way, celebrate the day! #shakespearesbirthday #theshake @shakespearesglobe.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Just a reminder, shirts are still available!! Support your future educators!!!!
The School of Education is developing the Akron Professional Pop-culture Library and Education Studio (APPLES). You can help this endeavor by purchasing a shirt or sweatshirt to support educators. 50% of every purchase gets donated to this new studio on campus.

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April 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A wonderful turn out for Peter Hayes, a speaker in our “Dollars & Difference: The Economics of Hate & Compassion Speaker Series.” Fascinating conversations around the normalization of barbarianism and anticipatory compliance in Nazi Germany. @uakronpress.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The School of Education is developing the Akron Professional Pop-culture Library and Education Studio (APPLES). You can help this endeavor by purchasing a shirt or sweatshirt to support educators. 50% of every purchase gets donated to this new studio on campus.

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March 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Myself and some students were at #octela25 this weekend. I presented and my students heard from leaders in the field, experienced 2 days of professional development, and won a ton of books. Thank you OCTELA for your generosity and for putting on such an amazing event!
February 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Sadly, the Akron Pop Culture Studio I’m developing in the School of Ed was robbed recently.

I’m reaching out to ask if anyone would be willing to help support our repurchasing efforts. Use the website and mark down 640089 to support us. Thank you in advance!

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February 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The new semester has started off terrific. As #TedLasso says, we have to Believe! The world can be a crazy place, but we have to #Believe it’s going to be all right in the end. I hope my pre-service teachers know how much I believe they are going to be amazing educators in the future.
January 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Attention all Girl Scout Cookie lovers!!! Now is your time.

My daughter is attempting to sell 2025 boxes to match the year. Help her on her journey please.

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January 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A wonderful day celebrating the Barberton High and University of Akron collaboration. Such a tremendous learning experience for all involved helping develop better prepared pre-service teachers taking their next steps toward becoming educators.

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December 5, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Thank you #NCTE24 for an amazing time. So many wonderful speakers, so many fantastic sessions, and getting to meet with so many terrific educators. Plus…books, sooo many books. I love bringing them back to help students start their classroom libraries on the right foot!
November 26, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Thank you to everyone at #NCTE24 who came out to my session on Pop Culture in the ELA classroom today. I am so happy you all enjoyed it. If you ever need any of my slides or handouts or just some advice about Pop culture and ELA content email me anytime via my Akron email!
November 23, 2024 at 8:34 PM
It’s time! #ncte

Room 156A
November 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Everyone at #ncte24 today, come to my session on connecting #popculture to content, building positive relationships with students, and developing a SEL environment.

1:15-2:30 Room 156A
November 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Today is the day! #NCTE24

Take the time to come to my session on using #popculture to promote active engagement, build positive relationships, and promote SEL. You may even win a few pop culture prizes!

1:15-2:30 Room 156A
November 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM