How a Virtual Science Teacher Brings Earth to the Screen
Every year, technology produces sustainable innovations that improve the well-being of our planet. Thanks to technology, services such as Proximity Learning were created to connect students with the expert education they deserve through an inherently sustainable practice. Without commuting, paper loss, or energy consumption, virtual learning plays a small but crucial role in helping keep […]
From the Philippines to New Jersey: Finding Talented Special Education Teachers Worldwide
If there’s one thing Katryn Joy Eli believes in, it’s that distance does not limit impact. Hailing all the way from Manila, Philippines, Ms. Eli virtually teaches Special Education students in New Jersey through Proximity Learning. Proximity’s live virtual teaching model connects certified teachers from around the world to students in need of a high-quality […]
For Educators, By Educators Highlight: Pamela Gatlin
For Pamela Gatlin, Director of Client Success at Proximity Learning, everything comes back to teaching. “I’m not only a former classroom teacher,” she said. “I’m a former Proximity Learning teacher, too. That experience gives me a perspective that shapes how I lead and how my team supports our partners.” Pam taught Math for 8 […]
How Virtual Learning Strengthens Classrooms Amid Shortages
From Burnout to Balance: Tiffany Walden’s Journey The national teacher shortage is no longer an abstract statistic. It’s a daily reality in schools across the country, leaving administrators scrambling to fill classrooms and forcing teachers to shoulder impossible workloads. For many, the stress has become unsustainable. Tiffany Walden knows this all too well. A seasoned […]
Inside Nancy DeBellis’s Life as a Virtual Teacher at Proximity Learning
What’s it like to teach virtually at an in-person school? Meet Nancy DeBellis, a seasoned math teacher who found her groove in the virtual classroom. “I didn’t plan to teach online long-term,” she says, “but once I saw the difference I could make—even through a screen—I knew I was right where I belonged.” When COVID-19 […]
For Educators, By Educators Highlight: Elise Benage
At Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI), the role of a Lead of Implementation is about more than logistics, it’s about passion, connection, and a deep understanding of what students and teachers need to succeed. For Elise, this role is the culmination of a lifelong dedication to education. She isn’t just staffing classrooms or managing virtual learning […]
Synchronous Instruction Linked To Increased Standardized Test Scores In Peer-Reviewed Study
Proximity Learning Inc., an ESS company and the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced the results of a published peer-reviewed study from Chicago State University, which found standardized test scores of eighth and ninth grade students with access to a certified Proximity Learning teacher outperformed those of students in classrooms that […]
Facilitator Training Sparks Dynamic Collaboration
At Proximity Learning, we believe that the key to successful virtual instruction lies in the seamless collaboration between our certified virtual teachers and the in-classroom facilitators who guide and support students. Our in-classroom facilitators go beyond administrative tasks for our certified virtual teachers—many of them are aspiring teachers or instructional aides passionate about shaping education […]
For Educators, By Educators Highlight: John Rollack
Teaching Experience and Inspiration John Rollack, the Director of HR at Proximity Learning, has dedicated his career to the growth, community, and respect that the field of education fosters. His journey began in 2000 as a special education teacher in North Carolina, inspired by a family deeply rooted in education. Growing up his aunts and […]
Proximity Learning Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence
We’re thrilled to celebrate 15 years of Proximity Learning! We aren’t a pandemic-born company jumping on the virtual trend. We are experts in teaching online providing high-quality instruction through certified educators. Our purpose is to serve students, connecting them with the expert teachers they deserve. The goal is to change communities, spreading educational equity one […]
