It’s no secret that teaching is about more than imparting facts and figures to students. Oh, sure, it’s also about helping them develop a deep understanding of subject matter, but at its heart, teaching is about giving kids power. “I tell my students that knowledge is power,” said Susie Helwig, a science teacher at North Read More
Month: March 2016
Teacher Moments — Ben Dueker, Parkway C-2
Teachers are inspired to establish their careers in education by a wide variety of influences. For Ben Dueker, an 8th grade history teacher at Northeast Middle School in Creve Coeur, the influence was family. “My mom was a teacher in my school,” Ben said. “I was able to see her commitment to teaching and the Read More