Johanna Barnes

2nd Grade Teacher - Newman Grove
"First, it helped me feel more confident in my ability to play a more active role in my school in school improvement. Secondly, this role then allows me to encourage other teachers in their learning."

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Mary Moseman

English Teacher - Fremont High School
"This has changed the way I teach. My classroom is now student-centered and the kids love to come and share their experiences with their peers. Even those who say they used to hate English and not understand or do well in it, now say they love to come to class and enjoy learning. They’ve found success in my room-largely due to the concepts the learning community has given me. The learning community is a support system for life-long learners that provides listening, opportunities to share, emotional support, and friendship. The core values promote honesty and openness. It is problem solving, critical thinking, growing, sharing, caring, accountability, trust and inspiration all at the same time. The learning community must be experienced first hand to truly understand its strength – it’s almost impossible to explain how it works."

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Steve Rector

Superintendent - South Sioux City
"I strongly encourage teachers who are considering an advanced degree in curriculum and instruction to investigate the learning community format available through Wayne State College. First, the program itself will result in stronger teachers with special insight into curriculum and instruction. Second, the format has a built-in support system that helps all participants grow and ensures completion on the program in prescribed timeframes. It represents a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally."

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Tom Roff

Social Studies Teacher - Fremont Middle School
"The learning community was a much needed boost in re-energizing my passion for teaching, and that boost carried into other arenas as well. You not only transfer and evolve as an educator but you get to see others go through that process as well and that’s very powerful."

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