I attended a small rural school and, through the sacrifice and generosity of dedicated teachers, I received a thorough K-12 education. I vowed to pay back that debt and began my F2F career in a small town in rural Kootenai County, Idaho. As the county grew to suburban status I began a 2nd career as an online teacher, reaching out to wherever the internet could be accessed. We can't spare a single useful human being, nor waste the potential of a single mind, regardless of where they are currently developing. I now share my love of the natural world with students who live in "towns" I have never seen or heard of. After 50 years of reaching out to under-served young folks, I feel that I have nearly paid my debt.
Ty White - Willcox, AZ
May 10, 2023
Celebrating the continued work of the 2022 National Rural Teacher of the Year
Southwest, Teacher Profile
Dave Perry - Cloquet, MN
April 19, 2023
Restorative Practices and healthy relationships prepare students for success in and out of the classroom
Driftless Region, Teacher Profile
Jennifer Maras - Morris, MN
March 29, 2023
“Relationships will always prevail over shiny toys.”