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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

What would you do with $100 for your classroom?

The Missouri State Teachers Foundation awards grants to teachers monthly, and all MSTA members are eligible to apply. Here are a few ways previous grant winners have utilized their funds: Stacey...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Notebook

I m not a teacher, but I play one on TV… A new course at Illinois State University asks students to examine education issues through the lens of pop culture, specifically the TV show Abbott...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Soft Skills Grow Strong Leaders

BY PAM CLIFTON, WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-4 Michael is a recent college graduate. His impressive resume includes many accomplishments: a bachelor s degree in accounting, extensive computer software...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Pursuing Passions in Retirement

After teaching math for 20 years at Grandview High School, Don Sutcliffe retired from his position at the end of last year. He has been a member of MSTA since his first year at Grandview in 2001...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Horace Mann Hosts Literary Food Truck Festival

Many MSTA members love to think outside the box and dream up exciting ways to engage their students in learning. Horace Mann Elementary School librarian Kellie Eichler hosted a unique event for...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Culinary Program Caters for Prom

Students from the Nevada Regional Technical Center s Culinary Arts program were recently given the unique opportunity to cater the Nevada High School prom. This work-based learning collaboration...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

MSTA Welcomes New Staff Summer 2023

Alpha Henry joined MSTA staff in February, working in the Accounting Department as an Accounts Receivable specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Biblical Literature from Ozark Christian College...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

Honors Summer 2023

Robyn Thoroughman (Lindenwood University) was announced as an award winner by the Missouri Association for College of Educator Preparation, an award presented to outstanding new teachers...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

MSTA Representation at PSRS/PEERS

In February, Katie Webb was appointed to the Public School Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees. Webb has taught in Hannibal for over 14 years and...

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STORIES / JUNE 28, 2023

The Realities of Missouri Education

What Lawmakers, Education Leaders Need to Know Column by Dr. Kim Carson-Swift My name is Dr. Kim Carson-Swift and I have been teaching in Missouri since 1996. When the state sent out a survey...

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