Episode 9 features Kathy Clark, an EIU Teaching, Learning, and Foundations faculty member. Kathy taught at Charleston High School for over 30 years as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher. She shares about different community projects she incorporated into her classroom over the years, click to listen!

Episode 8 features Elena Singleton who is a current EIU student. Elena explains how her idea to start an after-school art program for elementary students at Martinsville Elementary School turned into a reality!

Episode 7 features Russ Tomblin, the Moulton Middle School Principal in Shelbyville, IL.  Listen in as he explains his 'why' for a career in education. His perspective on leadership and rural communities is one you don't want to miss!

Episode 6 features Chris Young, the Mattoon Middle School STEAM teacher.  Listen in as he explains the unique components in his STEAM classroom and why his students thrive within it!

Episode 5 features Jasper County's Superintendent Andrew Johnson.  This episode captures his passion for his career in rural education and includes many inspiring student stories you won't want to miss!

Episode 4 features Alan Zuber who's family recently created the Alberta and Raymond Zuber Future Teachers Scholarship. The scholarship is named after Alan’s parents and is intended to assist future rural teachers.  Listen as Alan reflects on his time as a teacher and principal.  He also shares the impact his family had on his career choice and continued involvement in the field of education!

Episode 3 features Bill Fritcher who has given 33+ years to rural education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent serving in many different districts.  Listen in as we discuss his experiences as a first generation college student, how officiating sports prepared him for his future career, technology's role in education, and his vision for his upcoming retirement.  

Episode 2 of the podcast features Brianna Gaston, a recent EIU graduate who now teaches 5th grade.  Listen and laugh along as she shares about her journey to becoming a teacher.  Her vision for her classroom and students will leave you feeling inspired, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Welcome to the Perspectives in Rural Education Podcast!  Our guest this week is Victoria Norton, the Martinsville Elementary School Principal.  Victoria's passion for education and love for her students shines through as she shares about her journey and career in Rural Education.