Teacher Targets—An Educational Blog

Jasmine Rudd, Lovett
May 5, 2026

For twenty years, my favorite thing about teaching has been the same, no matter what district grade or school.  It has never changed—underdog or struggling students having their lightbulb moment.

I love watching students turn their I can’t, I’m not sure, I don’t want to thoughts into You’d be proud of me, I met my goal, and I passed! It brings me back to my why every single year.

Roxanna Arcement, Sumner Hill
April 28, 2026

I have discovered that it is not just the job of the administration to boost morale, even though they are vital to fostering a positive school climate.

It takes every single one of us to empower and encourage those we work with each and every day.

Haley Carr, Clinton Park Elementary
April 21, 2026

In those first few years of school, kids don’t fall in love with reading through practice and listening alone. They fall in love with it because it’s fun, it’s meaningful, and it’s their own individual journey.

In Pre-K through first grade, my goal isn’t just to help introduce literacy skills, but to help students see themselves as readers from the very beginning and to fall in love with reading.

Brielle Dunbar, Northside Elementary
April 14, 2026

Student engagement plays a vital role in creating a successful classroom. As teachers, we often find ourselves doing most of the talking. Many times, we feel the need to tell students to settle down or stay quiet, but it is important that, while doing so, we do not take away their voice.

Mikala McDonald, Clinton Park Elementary
April 7, 2026

When I walked into my first grade classroom in July, I felt the weight of expectation. I looked at their classroom libraries, their anchor charts, their systems, and thought, "This is how it's supposed to be done, so I need to get to work."

My passion for education started long before I ever stepped into a classroom as a teacher. Both of my grandparents were educators, and from an early age they instilled in me the value of learning, discipline, and curiosity.

Heather McKinion, Clinton High School
March 24, 2026

When mathematics is connected to students’ culture, community, and lived experiences, it becomes more engaging and meaningful, helping students develop confidence in their abilities and recognize the value mathematics holds in both their academic journey and their daily lives.