Janie Martin, a reach associate (RA) at Petree Elementary School in Winston-Salem, N.C. describes why she likes her Opportunity Culture role.
Videos: Educator Voices
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Apr 5, 2023
Laketha Ebrahim-Blackwell, a Multi-Classroom Leader at Petree Elementary in Winston-Salem, N.C. describes what she likes about her MCL role.
Sydney Garcia on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Jun 10, 2022
Sydney Garcia, a multi-classroom leader at Pease Elementary in Ector County ISD, says the MCL role is “the best of both worlds” allowing her to take on a leadership role while still being in the classroom.
Audriana Munoz on Being a Teacher Resident
Jun 10, 2022
Audriana Munoz, a teacher resident at Pease Elementary in Ector County ISD, describes how her yearlong paid residency, working under the guidance of a multi-classroom leader, prepared her to enter the teaching profession already feeling like “a second-year teacher.”
Dr. Valerie Bridges on Innovative Edgecombe County Public Schools
Jan 6, 2022
Dr. Valerie Bridges, superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools, says the district strives to stay innovative to benefit students and teachers.
NC Superintendents of the Year on Their Opportunity Culture® Districts
Jan 6, 2022
Dr. Valerie Bridges and Dr. Anthony Jackson, 2022 and 2020 recipients of the A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year award, describe how the Opportunity Culture initiative has improved student outcomes and increased teacher retention in their districts.
From Reach Associate to Classroom Teacher
Aug 13, 2020
Delmonika Vick, a math teacher at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, NC, says being a reach associate for two years—a role she loved—prepared her to be a stronger teacher.
“The Right Decision”: Working in an Opportunity Culture® School
Aug 13, 2020
Delmonika Vick, a math teacher and former reach associate at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, NC, explains why she chose to work in an Opportunity Culture school.
Steven Kennedy on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader
Feb 19, 2020
Steven Kennedy describes the support he is able to give new and veteran teachers as a multi-classroom leader (MCL), and how the role has allowed him to stay in education.
Best of Both Worlds
Feb 2, 2019
Casey Jackson, a multi-classroom leader at Aycock Elementary School in Vance County, N.C., explains why she likes her Opportunity Culture role.
The Buzz is Opportunity Culture®
Jan 25, 2019
Principal Carnetta Thomas discusses how Opportunity Culture provides teachers with the support they need.
I Wish Every School Had Opportunity Culture®
Jan 25, 2019
Multi-Classroom Leader Casey Jackson explains why she wishes every teacher and student could experience Opportunity Culture.