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.
Kathrina O'Connell, Lake Park Audubon Elementary, Minnesota
February 14, 2020
How Place-Based Learning Can Impact Students and Their Community
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Minnesota
Jenny Handley, Williston, Florida
February 11, 2020
Lead ELL Teachers Will Benefit Students, Staff
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Florida
Jill Underly, Blanchardville, Wisconsin
January 28, 2020
Give Rural Schools the Tools They Need to Thrive
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Wisconsin
Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway, Michigan
January 13, 2020
The Need for Mental Health Professionals
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Michigan
Revitalizing New Hampshire's Rural School Communities
January 10, 2020
The University of New Hampshire's innovative rural teacher development program is exemplary.
New England, Rural Teacher Corps
Kelly Wardle: I Am a Rural Teacher Regional Advocate, Willow Springs, MO
January 8, 2020
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Missouri
Wade Owlett, Elkland, Pennsylvania
January 8, 2020
"I teach students to think historically."
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Pennsylvania
Brittany Williams: I Am a Rural Teacher Regional Advocate, Livingston, AL
January 8, 2020
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: Alabama
Sharon Huggins: I Am a Rural Teacher Northern California Advocate
January 8, 2020
Teacher Profile, Teacher Feature: California
The Rural Advantage: A Welsh Report Makes the Case
July 21, 2019
Study looks at the potential benefits and challenges faced by rural schools in Wales.