Voices from the Classroom: A message for Class of 2022, ‘Believe in who you are, where you come from’
By Chris Wright Dayton High School As the Assistant Principal at Dayton High School, I have the opportunity to end…
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Voices from the Classroom: Legacy of Mary Ellen Lucas lives on in hearts, minds of those she touched
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School This past Friday, I found out that Mrs. Mary Ellen Lucas had passed away…
Voices from Classroom: ‘Now Hiring’ signs out; look at districts’ websites to see if there’s a job for you
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School Everywhere you go, you see “Now Hiring” signs. A lot of companies are offering…
Voices from the Classroom: Beechwood third grader, Ellie Groene, says farewell 2020 and welcome 2021
Hello, 2021! I am so excited to meet you. I know that 2021 will be the best year yet. 2020…
Voices from Classroom: Unforgettable year for new teacher, hoping for long non-pandemic career
By Kyle Fitzgerald Dayton High School The challenges that first-year teachers face are many. Grading papers, contacting parents, managing classrooms,…
Voices from Classroom: One positive thing from the virus and NTI is an appreciation for being in school
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School During this Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) period, Beechwood has allowed its teachers to bring groups…
Voices from the Classroom: Members of the Class of 2020 get a chance to have their say; they speak out
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School Since March, we have seen our local schools and communities rally around the Class…
Voices from Classroom: Proud to be educator; we have a problem and are working through it together
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School On April 11, 1970, three of NASA’s astronauts, Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred…
Voices from the Classroom: Dayton Independent Schools on mission — be inspired by these teachers
By Chris Wright Dayton High School This school year Dayton Independent Schools are “On A Mission!” At our staff opening…
Voices from Classroom: As a morning monitor at Dixie, I am going to channel the ‘Handshake Guy’
By Jennifer Henry Dixie Heights High School This school year, my assigned morning duty is to monitor the main entrance…
Voices from the Classroom: First grade teacher says ‘Hitting the same nail, day after day’ is worth it
By Casey Gesenhues Woodfill Elementary School It was your typical Tuesday. My morning had already consisted of corralling my two…
Voices from the Classroom: Lessons in coaching (a side of teaching) and fatherhood — dream crazier
By Chris Wright Ludlow High School For the past month or so, I have had a serious case of writer’s…
Voices from Classroom: Really? Really. Kids in alternative schools need understanding too
By Jordon Floyd and Stefanie Stubblefield “Really?!” This, along with a face of displeasure or one that looks frightened, is…
Voices from the Classroom: Teachers need support — and the best often comes from other teachers
No matter your role in education, (teacher, coach, principal, assistant, etc.) your title doesn’t even scratch the surface of the…
Voices from Classroom: This special teacher is an inspiration to students and mentor to colleagues
By Jennifer Nash Highlands High School A school is a well-oiled machine. It takes an administration with a vision and…
Voices from Classroom: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week; I’m recalling teachers who mattered to me
By Chris Wright Ludlow High School In recently reflecting on my time as a student in a public K-12…
Voices from Classroom: Productive Spring Break creates ‘hopeful’ space for Gallatin County girls
By Sarah Webster Gallatin County High School As I shut down my computer for Spring Break, I breathed a sigh…
Voices from the Classroom: Reflecting on a teacher’s role — I find meaning in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By Chris Wright Ludlow High School Lately there has been a national debate regarding what roles our teachers ultimately play…
Voices from the Classroom: She was meant to be a teacher and she loves fostering student engagement
By Laural Huber White’s Tower Elementary I am one of the lucky ones who’s always known I was meant to…
Voices from the Classroom: ‘I am exhausted and powerful. I love, am loved. I am a teacher and a mom’
By Rachael Fait Beechwood Elementary School I’m trudging up my basement steps with my unorganized and overflowing teacher bag along…
Voices from Classroom: Teacher ‘guides on the side’ help students become leaders of themselves
By Amy Atkins Thornwilde Elementary School How long has it been since you’ve stepped foot in an elementary classroom? If…
Voices from Classroom: Ludlow’s Chris Wright says ‘challenge students to make world more awesome’
By Chris Wright Ludlow High School Over the course of the past nine years, I have had the distinct pleasure…