A Letter of Thanks to Substitute Teachers

A Letter of Thanks to Substitute Teachers

In honor of Substitute Educators Day, I write this letter to you, the “guest teachers” who worked in my various classrooms over the years. First grade, second grade, computer lab – you covered them all, ably, at a moment’s notice, and to my eternal gratitude.

A Case for Substitute Teacher PD

A Case for Substitute Teacher PD

What do substitute teachers need to thrive? If a recent West Contra Costa Unified School District professional development day is any indication, it’s: teaching resources, a chance to interact with other subs, and the space to try out new ideas.