Karol Buckhalter, an English teacher at Renaissance Academy, talks with her co-worker, Kenya Smith, about their experiences as teachers in alternative education. Both women discuss the importance of creating an open environment where children c

Joyce McDowell and Michael Napper

Aug 10th, 2012

Joyce McDowell, a K-12 SPED Inclusion teacher, talks with her son, Michael Napper about what they learned in their years traveling as a military family. Napper says that his exposure to diverse cultures positively affected his life and also gav

Dana Patterson, Myer Chambers and Sunday Osbourne

Aug 10th, 2012

Dana Patterson, a graduation specialist at Hampton and Bethel High School, talks with Principal Myer Chambers and former student, Sunday Osbourne, about Sunday’s untraditional road to graduation. Now in college, Sunday says that if she did it,

Jeanette Potter and Karen Vaughan

Aug 10th, 2012

Jeanette Potter, a math and science teacher at Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center, talks with her co-worker, Karen Vaughan, about what it’s like to teach at the Center. Potter explains the importance of creating an open environment where the st

Kate Musick and Harley Patrick

Aug 10th, 2012

Kate Musick, a language arts teacher at T.C. Walker Elementary School, talks with former student, Harley Patrick, about Harley’s background and education. Though she once struggled in school, with Musick’s help and her own determination, Harley

Patrick Geromin and Courtney Rhodes

Aug 10th, 2012

Patrick Geromin, a History teacher at Smithfield High School, talks with his spouse, Courtney Rhodes, about his decision to become a teacher. Though he never wanted to pursue this career, an Alternative College Spring Break Program made him rea

Donald Hurwitz and Joshua Cohen

Aug 10th, 2012

Donald Hurwitz, a Marketing and Education for Employment teacher at Deep Creek High School, talks with his stepson, Joshua Cohen, about his first day of teaching. In classroom of students in danger of failing, Hurwitz learned that it’s okay to

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