Preston Donakowski: Giving Students the Mic and the Moment
From the Newsroom to the Classroom Before becoming a teacher, Preston Donakowski spent five years in journalism and broadcasting—crafting stories, […]
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Jason O’Hare: Bringing Passion and Play to the Classroom
For Jason O’Hare, teaching isn’t just about academics—it’s about connection, curiosity, and creating a space where students feel seen and
From the Back of the Classroom to Leading It: Meet Whitley Morse
“I grew up going to my mom’s junior college classes. She was a teen mom, 19 when she had me,
Kate Payne: Championing Creativity and Connection Through Art
For some, being “just an art teacher” is a dismissive phrase. But for Kate Payne, it’s a challenge she’s turned
Brian Peck: Building a Library, Building a Legacy
Brian Peck never set out to be a teacher, let alone a school librarian. He studied sociology in college, considering
Alyssa Morley Thought She’d Never Be a Teacher—Now She Can’t Imagine Anything Else
“I’ve been in the classroom my whole life. My mom has been teaching for 35 years, and before I was
Jaleah Hawthorne Didn’t Take the Traditional Path to Teaching—Now She’s Leading the Way
Jaleah Hawthorne’s journey into education wasn’t straightforward. She started college as a nursing major at Saginaw Valley State University, but