As a PDK Distinguished Educator Fellow nearing the culmination of his career in teacher preparation and a high school graduate just starting his journey, we are at different points on the same path. Despite the generational gap, we share a common vision: to ensure broader access to teacher preparation programs like Educators Rising, allowing all students to explore the teaching profession, regardless of whether they are enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) pathways.
While teaching in Texas public schools from 1984 to 1990 and preparing new teachers in higher education programs from 1990 to today, I’ve witnessed how our education system has evolved. Teacher shortages, which were an issue during my early years in the classroom, remain a significant challenge today. However, the strategies to combat this problem must evolve. This is where the next generation, including Calvin Plante, brings invaluable perspective. As a recent graduate from Pinkerton Academy High School in New Hampshire and a PDK Educators Rising Ambassador, Calvin represents the future of the profession, and his insights offer fresh urgency to the call for policy reform.
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