Facing teacher shortages, the Cherry Hill School District in Camden County, New Jersey, is turning to parents for help. Dozens of parents have responded to a call for substitute teachers, stepping in to ensure students continue learning even when regular teachers are absent. Michelle Pacitti, a parent and substitute teacher, shares her experience and the positive impact of this initiative.
In Camden County, one school district is looking from within to help fill teacher vacancies. The Cherry Hill School District is recruiting parents for substitute teacher roles and dozens of parents are stepping up to help educate."I received an email from the Cherry Hill School District that they were in need of subs and I looked at my husband, I said this is exactly what we might need," says Michelle Pacitti, a parent and substitute teacher.
I like being the teacher and feeling like I did something rather than babysitting them with a movie all day," says Pacitti.This substitute initiative within the district is through ESS, which is a company that works with schools kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country to find substitutes.Officials say ever since the pandemic there’s a growing need nationwide.
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