In this episode, Sandy & Allison chat with Kaite Lancaster, a former student of theirs who is now a first-grade teacher. We discuss the current state of teaching, as well as how Kaite graduated college at age 20, parental involvement, how to help struggling students, and much more. See below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more!
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
Introducing Kaite
How Kaite graduated college at 20 years old
Chatting about her experience so far as a 1st-grade teacher
Why and how Kaite makes her classroom a relaxing environment for her students
Her experience as a student teacher during COVID
Kaite’s outlook on the current state of education
The current environment in today’s schools
Parent involvement
Did teacher training prepare her to be a teacher?
Struggles of teaching students with learning gaps
How she helps students with reading and writing struggles
Kaite’s long-term career goals
ESA programs, school choice, and Title I schools
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