#IknowaTeacher 2012

In the past year we have started to see some movement in how teachers are perceived by the public, especially the media. It is possibly one of the most pressing issues preventing the inclusion of teacher voice in creating the education students deserve. The graphic above illustrates the discrepancy between public perceptions and private opinions of teachers in our country. Join us this week as we help change the narrative about teaching by sharing your stories of teachers who make a difference. You can contribute to the campaign on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iknowateacher and on twitter using the hashtag #IknowaTeacher.

About the author

John Holland

J.M. Holland is pursuing his doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University where he serves as a National Board coach, mentor, and workshop presenter. His current passions include ethics in educational policy, teacher leadership, and 21st century learning. He is also a relentlessly positive professional artist, education writer and professional developer. John believes the alchemy of creativity, technology, and education is the key to a brighter future.