Our Stories
Voices from the Field is part of the I Am a Rural Teacher project. I Am A Rural Teacher shares the stories, experiences, and aspirations of America’s rural teachers. By highlighting the narratives of veteran, new, and future teachers, I Am A Rural Teacher strives to support an education ecosystem where rural teacher-leaders are front and center. This project is supported by the Rural Teacher Corps: A Community of Learners.
When Students Lead: Kansas State University’s Future Rural Teacher Conference
March 12, 2026
Two RSC Hub Partners, Kansas State University and Chico State University, partner on a student-led Future Rural Teacher Conference
Regional Hubs, Kansas, Northern California, Rural Teacher Corps
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Arkansas Teacher Corps Builds and Sustains Teacher-Leaders Across the Delta
March 11, 2026
Through intensive preparation, coaching, and community-centered professional development, ATC strengthens Arkansas’ rural educator workforce
Arkansas Delta, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Great River Teacher Corps at Western Illinois University Strengthens the Rural Educator Pipeline
February 27, 2026
Grounded in regional partnership and place-based preparation, WIU’s initiative invests in future teachers committed to rural schools
Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
I Am a Rural Teacher: Crystal Barnett-Sheaves – Marietta, OH
February 24, 2026
Connecting classrooms, careers, and community
Ohio, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
What We’re Learning So Far: RSC’s Rural Educator Ecosystem Community of Learners
February 11, 2026
One year into the Community of Learners Project, participants inspire and uplift Rural Teacher Corps efforts nationwide
Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
I Am A Rural Teacher: Kailyn Hoesman - Monmouth, IL
January 28, 2026
Kailyn celebrates Place- Based learning in rural schools and communities
Illinois, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
Voices from the Field: Veronica Ulloa - Tehama, CA
January 7, 2026
Veronica reflects on how growing up in a rural school shaped her teaching dreams
Northern California, Teacher Profile, Podcast
I Am a Rural Teacher: Shelby Starbuck - Fredonia, KS
December 19, 2025
Shelby prepares to lead in and out of the classroom
Kansas, Rural Teacher Corps, Teacher Profile, Community of Learners
RSC Announces 2026 Grants in Place Awardees
December 17, 2025
Welcoming the 2026 Grants in Place Cohort: Connecting rural classrooms to communities through Place-Based Education projects
Regional Hubs, Grants in Place
Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: Proud Rural Teacher Initiative at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Supports All Students as Future Rural Teachers
December 10, 2025
UW-Platteville’s innovative model strengthens the rural teacher pipeline through partnerships, cultural learning, and hands-on community engagement
Driftless Region, Rural Teacher Corps, Community of Learners
‘That’s not my job’ Isn’t a Thing: Inside the thriving Menoken School (ND)
November 4, 2025
Dedicated and adaptable teachers create a family-friendly, student-centered learning environment in Menoken, North Dakota
Regional Hubs, North Dakota
I Am A Rural Teacher: Mary McHugh - Sweet Briar, ND
November 4, 2025
Mary shares her passion for designing effective education in a small North Dakota school