2013
Maths teacher James Whiteley nominated for Pride of Australia Medal
He’s the man who made a difference. When students were ready to drop out of Willetton Senior High School, they decided to try again because of him. When one girl didn’t attend classes because she had depression, he was the one who rang her at home every day to see if she was all right. […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – June 2013
MenTeach E-News June 2013 1) Advocates say schools need more male teachers 2) Hoping Black male teachers make a difference 3) Canadian School trustee calls for study on male teachers 4) My Quest to Teach: African American Men and Teaching 5) South Carolina has 1st male Head Start teacher of the year. 6) Teacher of […]
Read MoreMovie: Children of Life
Mr. Kanamori, a teacher of a 4th grade class, teaches his students not only how to be students, but how to live. He gives them lessons on teamwork, community, the importance of openness, how to cope, and the harm caused by bullying. In the award-winning documentary Children Full of Life, a fourth-grade class in a […]
Read MoreLetter: I’m interested in teaching young children
As far as your inquiry as to how I found out about your site, I have recently been thinking of going back to college for possibly early childhood education either general or special ed students. The grade level that most interests me are the younger ages K-4th. I recently have even been considering becoming an […]
Read MoreTeacher of Year Davis tries to meet students where they are
Selling cellphones might seem to be a far cry from teaching young children, but Matt Davis, the Attalla school system elementary school teacher of the year, believes his business background is a big asset. “Just like in the business world, you are constantly analyzing what your sales are, if your promotions are working or not,” […]
Read MoreMentMenTeach E-News – May 2013
MenTeach E-News May 2013 1) Letter: Children Appreciate Male Teachers in Malaysia 2) School defies male teacher shortage 3) Black Male Teachers: Becoming Extinct? Show Me the Numbers 4) Teacher Facing a False Allegation of Abuse 5) Falsely accused teacher struggles to cope after name cleared 6) Nurturing Men – 10 years ago 7) Men […]
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