October Featured Teachers Increase State Test Scores
October featured virtual teachers find joy in innovation and accomplishment in long-term student success. They engage students with repetitive phrases that stick with them through the years and implement unique projects including a virtual art gallery. Students progress when their certified teachers are invested in their learning as individuals. Read how Proximity Learning teachers inspire […]
Teaching from a Cruise Ship
Certified French teacher Carol Hill taught for 25 years in a traditional New Jersey brick-and-mortar school before retiring and moving to Florida. She wanted to continue teaching, so she made the switch to virtual teaching to continue her career on her own terms. “I’m passionate about what I do.” When her daughter and brother surprised […]
August and September Featured Teachers Practice Instructional Excellence
August and September featured teachers take pride in instructional excellence. They leverage digital tools and their environments to bring academic concepts to life. As a result, their students are more engaged and have better learning outcomes. Tiffany Walden Online teacher Tiffany Walden leveraged the student leaders in her classroom to encourage everyone to participate in […]
July Featured Teachers Thrive in Remote Education Jobs
July featured teachers increase the effectiveness of their virtual instruction by building relationships and helping students throughout the school year. Virtual teachers develop rapport with students, just like traditional brick-and-mortar teachers. However, they can positively impact more students because they are not limited by their geographic proximity to the school. Their reach extends beyond commuting […]
June Featured Teachers Inspire Creative Thinking
June’s featured virtual teachers see a bright future through the ideas of their students. Teachers encourage students to bring creativity to the classroom. They write music, brainstorm for environmental protection, and consider improvements to their world. Certified online teachers are creating critical thinkers in their students. Alex Tedder Virtual Math and Science teacher Alex Tedder […]
What Juneteenth Means to Me: How the celebration of this holiday can help our country heal
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Celebrated on the anniversary of the order issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas – deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth”. Although the Emancipation […]
May Featured Teachers Rejuvenate Their Love of Education
Proximity Learning virtual teachers have rejuvenated their love for education by switching to synchronous instruction. By creating their own schedules and working from home, our teachers can focus on building relationships with students, creating interactive lesson plans, and providing quality education. Here are some of their stories. Kristel Koukoua Spanish and English Language teacher Kristel […]
March and April Featured Teachers Provide Quality Synchronous Instruction
Proximity Learning certified teachers instruct a variety of courses, leading to greater opportunities for students. School districts can easily expand their course offerings by implementing synchronous instruction in their classrooms. Hear more about their virtual teaching experiences: Judith Arguin Live virtual Art teacher Judith Arguin loves hearing about her students’ favorite digital art programs. She […]
What Does Women’s History Mean to me? Meredith DeSalva-Gaffeny Interview
Las Mariposas and the struggle for Human Rights: The Mirabal Sisters Passionate teachers, whether they are in the K-12 brick-and-mortar education setting, online classroom or in the school of life, are what really make the difference when it comes to social advocacy and especially Women’s Rights and Human Rights Issues. That’s why we are so […]
February Featured Teachers Leverage Morale Boosters
Looking for teacher morale boosters and ways to reduce burnout? Proximity Learning virtual educators are energized by a supportive environment, interactive students, and helpful teacher resources. Read on to hear more about their experiences with their online teaching jobs. JoAnn Bowen Certified virtual educator JoAnn Bowen enjoys getting to know her students via livestream. She […]
