January 4, 2017
4 Reasons to Love Teaching in Arizona
The phrase, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” has never been more true for one former Arizona teacher. Read why you should count your teacher blessings if you teach in the Grand Canyon state.
Erin Eppler is a National Board Certified Teacher who relocated to Gorham, Maine in 2015. The Northern Arizona University alumnus left the sunshine of Lake Havasu for the east coast, after teaching more than 13 years in rural Arizona.
As you prepare to venture back into the classroom after winter break, reflect on her four reasons to appreciate teaching in Arizona:
- Diverse student population.
- Colleagues that seek excellence.
- Professional development opportunities with the Arizona K12 Center.
- Great weather; you don’t have to shovel sunshine!
Need more inspiration to start 2017 strong? Reread 8 Things to be Thankful for in the Arizona Classroom.
