For many the idea of a summer vacation is playing with the kids, visiting family, long walks in the park or maybe a late sleep in morning. Well, for many school teachers the summer means an opportunity to secure a seconds job, gain additional training or getting that necessary degree.
For several of the Southwest teachers teaching summer school is an opportunity to do a couple things; gain the additional income, do something different, support students and see what the younger ones are thinking.
SW math teacher and Subject Area Lead David McMayer is doing just that. Instead of teaching upper level courses and almost ready to graduate students he is spending his summer with sixth graders.
"I am doing reflective work as a sixth grade math teacher during the summer. The experience is eye opening. I'm used to working with Calculus students and the Southwest Math Team. "
David notes that he is learning a great deal with experience and looking forward to the opening of the new school year. David is one of many teachers working this summer to support Minneapolis kids.
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