Reentry: A Self-Study of One Educator's Experience Reentering the Classroom

• In Event: Self-Study Inquiries in Pre-K–12 and Teacher Education

Abstract

For years after graduating with my doctorate I, and much of North America, dealt with dwindling academic prospects. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the Spring of 2020, there became even fewer opportunities in Higher Education. However, teaching opportunities in K-12 schools increased and I was able to gain employment in a Charter elementary school. This article describes my experience re-entering an elementary classroom and having to challenge my own assumptions about Teaching, School culture, Charter schools, online teaching and Special Education.

Author

• Eliza A. Pinnegar, Learning Adventures Child Care Centre