Teacher Persists to Make a Difference in Virtual Classroom
“Why do I teach?” Proximity Learning teacher Kris Wedington said. She took a moment to remember her first French class. Standing in front of the classroom adorned in a Pendleton suit and beautiful high heels, her French teacher became the epitome of who Wedington wanted to become when she grew up. “She was impeccably dressed […]
Long Term Solutions Over Long Term Subs
Before the 2015-16 school year, Greenville Public School District (GPSD) in Mississippi was searching for qualified Math, Science, Spanish, and French teachers. Due to retirements and teachers leaving for other school districts, many positions needed to be filled. Within a month of school beginning, the district was still not able to find and hire the […]
Virtual Teacher Helps Students Express Themselves
Whether she is teaching dance in India or online Spanish for students in the United States, Proximity Learning teacher Shauna Derrickson enjoys helping students build the confidence to express themselves through physical movement and spoken language. “Throughout all of it, I teach,” Derrickson said. “When you are able to get somebody to a better understanding […]
