Sub Spotlight: Tarence Maddox

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  When unsafe lead levels poisoned the water in Flint, MI, Tarence Maddox knew he needed to do something. So, he helped take 48,000 pounds of clean water to the beleaguered city. “I will never forget the looks on the residents’ faces who thanked us as we took water door to door,” Maddow said. “I… Read more »

January Sub of the Month: Terence Wilson, Jr.

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Congratulations to our January Sub of the Month Terence Wilson, Jr! Terence began substitute teaching about two years ago because of his desire to work with children. “I love children and the flexibility to work with so many students at a time,” Terence said. His goal is to be a role model and encourage his… Read more »

Sub of the Month: Carol Bebel – December 2016

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Carol began substitute teaching 11 years ago because of her love for children and teaching. “I realize how important education is in opening doors for children and youth,” she said. “I’m a former literacy aide and have always had, and continue to have, a desire to learn.” As a substitute, her goal is to be… Read more »

Microsoft Releases Educational Version of Minecraft

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  “Minecraft,” the popular world-building game, has gotten an educational makeover. Microsoft has announced that “Minecraft: Education Edition” is now available in 50 countries and 11 different languages, exciting both teachers and students. “We have high hopes for this title to be a game-changer in classrooms around the world,” Deirdre Quarnstrom, director of “Minecraft: Education… Read more »

Emergency Lesson Plans: October

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Elementary: Pumpkin Life Cycle                         Fall is a great time to study pumpkins! This resource can help students describe and identify the life cycle of a pumpkin. You could also have your students write stories about: The last pumpkin in the patch from the… Read more »

Sub of the Month – May 2016

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The MHED Team would like to congratulate the May Sub of the Month Peggy Brown! Peggy Brown is originally from Pennsylvania. She attended Shippensburg University straight out of high school and majored in Elementary Education and minored in Social Studies. Peggy says, “It’s hard growing up near Gettysburg, PA and not loving learning about history!”… Read more »

5 Ways Subs Can Make Extra Income Over the Summer

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For some substitute teachers, summer is a welcomed break — a chance to travel, catch up on projects around the house, lounge at the pool, or spend time with family. For others, it’s an opportunity to make some extra cash. But unless you are able to get substitute jobs for summer school, you need to… Read more »

5 Ways to Celebrate Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week

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Honor the substitutes in your district May 2-9 Substitute teachers make an incredible impact on our children’s education. In fact, one full year of a child’s K-12 education is taught by substitute teachers, according to the Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University. In recognition of all they do, schools across the country will celebrate… Read more »

Sub Spotlight: Kelly Kultala

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If you live in Wyandotte County, the name Kelly Kultala may be familiar to you.  Kelly was a Kansas State Senator for the 5th District from 2008-2012.  She also served on the Piper USD 203 School Board in 1999-2001 and 2006-2007 and the Unified Government of WYCO/KCK Board of Commissioners in 2001-2005.  She also ran… Read more »

Sub of the Month – February 2016

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The MHED Team would like to congratulate our February Sub of the Month Anne Martin!    Congratulations to Anne Martin, MHED February 2016 Sub of the Month! Anne has been a substitute teacher with MHED since July of 2014. She has taken on many long term assignments as well as been a highly requested substitute… Read more »