Celebrating great teachers in rural places.
The I Am A Rural Teacher Project is dedicated to providing resources and giving voice to rural teachers.
Teacher Stories
These narratives showcase the perspectives of rural educators. Read the viewpoints and recommendations of rural teachers.
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In addition to sharing rural teacher stories, we provide resources and events to connect educators across the globe.
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The key to making it through the first few years as a rural teacher is a lot of support. We’ve got a guide on how to find it and how to give it.
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Featured Teacher Story
Often the task of ensuring our students are seen, heard, and loved falls on the educators. TyKesha Cross, a Junior High and 9th Grade Banking teacher at the Pine Bluff School District in Pine Bluff, AR, knows personally the power of teachers and education to lift students out of incredibly difficult situations.
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Reflections from 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Rural teachers are the heartbeats of their community, encouraging students to do their best and supporting programs in their schools. Brian Skinner is a high school special education teacher from Newton, Kansas, who was named a 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year for his outstanding work with his students.
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Lisa Furlong - Ukiah, CA
From a young child not ready for school to becoming a lifelong learning advocate, Lisa Furlong shares that her community is why she put down teaching roots in rural California.
Scott Simmons - Pineland, TX
Scott Simmons shares what makes Pineland, TX so special.
Tammie Hodnett Marlow – Cleveland, MS
Highlighting the innovative programs created and led by Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year winner, Tammie Hodnett Marlow, the award winning science teacher at Cleveland Central Middle School in Cleveland, MS.
Amanda Bedell - Charlevoix County, MI
A Michigan island serves as a classroom where the school is the community.
