Unsung Heroes in the Classrooms as Teachers and Students

Dr. Marcia Davis-DawkinsBy Dr. Marci

 In classrooms, there are countless unsung heroes – teachers and students whose contributions often to unnoticed but are vital to the fabric of learning. Teachers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, fostering creativity, offering encouragement, and adapting to every student’s needs, shaping futures with patience and passion. Likewise, students who quietly support their peers, overcome personal struggles, or go above and beyond to create a positive, inclusive environment, all play crucial roles. These unsung heroes may not always be in the spotlight, but their impact is felt every day, as they help cultivate a space of growth, compassion, and resilience.

It seems as if people are always being left out and or ignored and for one reason or other. For Women’s History Month, I had my students research Women Scientists who were forgotten or ignored at some point or other. We even got a chance to watch and discuss, the movie, “Hidden Figures”. An article was written about the project that the students did.

The link is below:-

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/rahway/sections/education/articles/rahway-s-roosevelt-elementary-5th-grade-students-round-up-history-s-hidden-heroes-female-scientists-take-center-stage-in-wild-west-wanted-posters