Substitute Teacher Story: Megan Mabry

Substitute Teacher Story Megan Mabry

Reading Time: 3 minutes     To honor the important work of our employees, we recognize outstanding substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff through our annual Substitute Educator of the Year program.  Ms. Megan Mabry is a substitute teacher turned temporary secretary at the Cabot High School Student Success Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Ms. Mabry…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Lucille Zeigler

Substitute teacher story Lucille Zeigler

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To honor the important work of our employees, we recognize outstanding substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff through our annual Substitute Educator of the Year program.  Mrs. Lucille Zeigler, also known as “Mama Z”, has become part of the family at Berry Middle School in Alabama where she is a building paraeducator. She is…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Saira Zamarripa

Substitute teacher story Saira Zamarripa

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To honor the important work of our employees, we recognize outstanding substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff through our annual Substitute Educator of the Year program.  Ms. Saira Zamarripa is a long-term substitute teacher for Kindergarten at Arthur Elementary School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Occupational Therapy from Southern Nazarene University. She is the…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Karen Grassell

Karen Grassell Substitute Teacher headshot

Reading Time: 4 minutes Kelly Education is proud to highlight the work of our talented substitute teachers. Karen Grassell has always loved math. Before becoming a substitute teacher nine years ago, she had a career as a product analyst in the insurance industry. She brings all of that knowledge to the students at the Lakeview School District where she enjoys teaching…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Jim Rue

Substitute Jim Rue

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To honor the important work of our employees, we recognize outstanding substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff through our annual Substitute Educator of the Year program. Jim Rue, a retired special education teacher, is a substitute teacher for St. Paul Public Schools in Minnesota. He is the winner of our 2023 Substitute Educator of…

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How to become a substitute teacher in Florida.

Map of Florida to become a substitute teacher

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Considering becoming a substitute teacher in Florida? It’s meaningful work that impacts your community—and it also allows for flexibility in scheduling. Kelly Education hires substitute teachers for hundreds of schools in Florida, so we’re the experts in guiding you through the substitute teacher requirements. The good news is, it’s relatively easy to become a…

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How to become a substitute teacher in Georgia.

map of Georgia. How to become a substitute teacher in Georgia.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a substitute teacher in Georgia is relatively easy. The Georgia Department of Education does not issue or require special certifications or permits to substitute teach. However,  you do need to meet some minimum requirements and individual school districts may have additional requirements.  Minimum Georgia substitute teacher requirements, at a glance*: Before becoming…

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How to become a substitute teacher in North Dakota.

North Dakota map.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Now’s the perfect time to become a substitute teacher in North Dakota. Many districts across the state are looking for people who want to go into substitute teaching to help fill in when teachers are absent.  Kelly Education recruits and hires qualified substitute teachers for thousands of schools in the U.S. As experts in…

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How to become a substitute teacher in Illinois.

Illinois map.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Students need qualified educators to lead their classrooms—especially when their teacher is absent. That means to become a substitute teacher in Illinois, you’ll need to meet some state-mandated requirements.   Kelly Education hires and manages substitute teachers for thousands of schools across the U.S.—including Illinois. So, we’re experts in the state’s hiring process. Let’s…

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How to become a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Map. How to become a substitute teacher

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on students in the classroom? If you’re passionate about making a difference but also want a flexible career option, consider becoming a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania.  From background checks to fingerprinting to training, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has specific requirements for…

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