There’s this unspoken rule in schools that you learn pretty quickly when you’re a specials teacher: You’re here to give the “real teachers” a break. Whether you teach art, music, P.E, STEM, Language, or any enrichment class, you feel it. The unintentional (and let’s be honest – sometimes intentional) dismissal of your role as anything […]
Kelly Bryan
Kelly Bryan is an elementary specials teacher with experience teaching leadership and social-emotional learning (SEL) to students in grades K–5, as well as several years in the general education classroom. With a master’s degree in literacy and a background in writing, Kelly is passionate about whole-child education and amplifying the voices of all teachers. Beyond the classroom, she leads after-school clubs that help students build confidence and community. When she’s not teaching or writing, you’ll find her spending time with her family, reading a good book, or searching for the perfect piece of chocolate.