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Why I Teach

Why I Teach is proudly sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, and brings you conversations with teachers about what they find meaningful in their day-to-day work, the joys and challenges of the profession and words of advice for aspiring teachers. In this series, teachers representing all levels of education share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a teacher today. LMCU was founded by a Grand Rapids public school teacher in 1933.

‘I want to help students see the beauty in math’

Wyoming Erin Albanese

After 25 years teaching, Eric Retan loves the challenge of engaging students in math and showing its relevance.

‘It can be miraculous’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Why I Teach: math teacher Susan McDonald.

‘The bonds are lasting’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

District EL Coordinator Andrea Donovan is in her 20th year of teaching in the Godfrey-Lee district, but has been part of the fami-’Lee’ since she was in kindergarten.

‘My days just fly by’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Energy from high school students propels Josh Rose through his days teaching chemistry at Lowell High School.

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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