In the feelgood story of the month or maybe the whole year, our own Vice Mayor Donna Colson has gone through the process of becoming a "30-day substitute teacher". Her column in the DJ explains the process so for those who are interested in doing the same I'll post it here for future reference:
To be qualified as a 30-day substitute teacher, you must contact the district in which you would like to work and
- submit your college transcripts as proof of a degree
- apply for a Live Scan fingerprint and background check
- obtain updated tuberculosis screening, and
- pass a brief series of human resources training modules.
The process takes only a few hours to complete, and the district office personnel are incredibly helpful. The credential must be renewed annually. With this certification, one can substitute short term in any school and in any grade in the district.
B'gamers know Councilwoman Colson is a bundle of energy, but stepping into an elementary school substitute teaching role three or four days a month (that's her goal) is next-level energetic. I recall as a kid the games that were played on subs (by the other kids, of course). Here's betting that won't happen when Mrs. Colson is in class. Click through to read the rest of the story.
How Cool!! Nice job, Donna:)
Posted by: Jennifer Pfaff | November 06, 2023 at 01:15 PM
Oooooo, oooooo Missus Colson my Mom wants to know when California Dr. will be fixed?
Posted by: Vinnie Barbarino | November 06, 2023 at 01:50 PM
Congrats to Donna for staying involved in our community. Maybe I can get an interview with her after her 30 days or so of teaching and she can share her experience with us.
Posted by: Mark Lucchesi | November 11, 2023 at 04:59 AM
Mark, you should schedule it for when Donna's teacher daughter is in town and interview them together!
Posted by: Joe | November 11, 2023 at 04:19 PM
Joe, once again you hit a homer. Great suggestion.
Posted by: Mark Lucchesi | November 13, 2023 at 08:37 PM