Now that summers right around the coroner and schools are being let out, does anyone ever wonder what the teachers do? What do they do for fun and are they going anywhere?
English teacher Antonia Nagle is doing something really interesting.
”During the summer, I will be working at a backpacking camp for 15-17 year olds. I get paired with another adult and we lead a group of about 14 campers on a three-week trip around the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of the trip is hiking, with some canoeing.”
“It is very “rugged;” we live 100% outdoors, which I love. I get the chance to connect with nature and go on a new adventure every year. It keeps me very active and is always a lot of fun. It’s nice to be able to interact with teenagers in a different setting than high school. I am able to make connections as a trip leader that are different from how I relate to students as a teacher.”
“As a teacher, my feelings on summer vacation are mostly positive. I love getting the chance to travel or spend time relaxing, and I love that I get the chance to switch up my usual life routine. However, many people don’t realize that summer vacation is not a true vacation for teachers, because many of us have to find other jobs to keep our income steady. I am very lucky that I have a summer job I really enjoy that also fills the gap in my income when school is not in session.”
Spanish teacher Roxana Rivera will be traveling and teaching.“This summer I’ll be teaching English to students at a secondary school in El Salvador. I visited the school during Spring break and I really enjoyed the location and students. The beach is walking distance from the school! “I’ll be there for about two weeks, before heading to Greece for my official vacation. I want to spend my summer there to learn more about my El Salvadoran heritage and have a unique and new experience.” “Teaching allows me to travel in the summers and learn about new cultures and places! Shout out to my senior year government teacher, who spent his summers abroad for the idea!”
