There’s a common saying: “Teaching is the one profession that touches all other professions.” Whether a child becomes an artist or an astronaut, they will spend much of their early lives supported by teachers who help them build a strong foundation for whatever comes next.
These words have rung true all throughout my life, from my time as a Chicago Public Schools student on the South Side of Chicago to the various teaching and administrative positions I’ve held throughout my career in education. My teachers supported me through thick and thin, noticing the overwhelming desire I had to learn and always investing in me to reach new heights.
