Santa Cruz Museum Of Art & History: Back To School Amidst Uncertainties: Teacher Spotlight

Press release from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History:

August 18, 2021

Despite the growing uncertainties many families and schools are currently facing, the transition to a sense of normalcy is upon us. Across the county, schools are beginning to prepare for the return of students. As Education Coordinator at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH), I have been thinking about the state of mind of students and teachers as schools start to reopen. Moreover, the concerns teachers have about their students and how our community can support the needs of students going forward. To dive in deeper, I interviewed two local Santa Cruz County teachers to see how their experience has been and what they are envisioning for the future.

I would love to introduce Melissa, PVUSD District Technology Innovation Coach, and Alec, 4th Grade Teacher at Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, to share their thoughts on going back to school. Their experiences during distance learning and their transition to in-person learning prove to be words of advice as we prepare for a new type of school year.

Get to Know the Teachers

As we commence this school year, the MAH is here to help support the needs of our future leaders. Head over to our Educational Resources page to browse our current selection of free lesson plans. If you are interested in visiting the MAH for a field trip, we are accepting bookings. Register or sign up for email updates as we announce upcoming lesson plans. And as always we are happy to collaborate with teachers and welcome feedback so please feel free to email me at oscar@santacruzmah.org so we can connect.

This press release was produced by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The views expressed here are the author’s own.