Letters
A man who LOVES his teaching job!
My name is Kevin and I am an Early Childhood Educator in Chicago, Illinois. I have been teaching since 1996 and I love it. There is nothing better to me than teaching the children and listening, observing and helping each child grow, learn, and make choices. And to hear them say, “Teacher Kevin is my […]
Read MoreA new kindergarten teacher
Hey, I just wanted to tell you that i really enjoy your website. I just graduated from Eastern Michigan University and I found my first job teaching kindergarten for the fall. I cannot wait! Jason Thomas
Read MoreQuestions from a student for male elementary school teachers.
I have thoroughly enjoyed perusing your site. I am an aspiring teacher in my junior year at Arizona State University. I am currently enrolled in an adolescent development class which requires a research paper. Being a 36 y/o male, I chose the topic of the role of men in early childhood education. I have found […]
Read MoreWorking with infants & toddlers
Dear MenTeach: I’m proud of you for all that you’re are doing! We need more groups to support men in the field of teaching preschool and caregiving of young kids. I have learned for a guy to be a caregiver to infants/toddlers and teacher to preschool aged kids, that it takes time and passion to […]
Read MoreFrom U.S. Marine to elementary teacher
I would like to start by saying that I am a male first grade teacher. I am in my fourth year of teaching and all of my time has been in the first grade. I really enjoy working with the kids in first grade and I find that my job is more rewarding than anything […]
Read MoreMen Care: Child Care For Children Hurrican
[MenTeach: John Suur has been volunteering to offer child care services after diasters for many years. He is an attorney who retired from working at the World Bank and has worked with Toddlers for many years in his “retirement.”] This article is a narrative of how things went for me during my recent deployment to […]
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