The moment a substitute teaching job shifted from a temporary step to something she genuinely loved, everything changed for Nichole Deacon. Watching students respond with the kindness and curiosity she once longed for from her own teachers sparked her commitment to becoming an educator. In the reflections that follow, Nichole shares in her own words… continue reading
Featured in TAPinto Camden, Emely Cuevas Alcantara shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to Rutgers–Camden shaped the teacher she’s becoming. Written and photographed by Janel “Jaycee” Miller, “Camden Student Teacher Proudly Discusses How Hispanic Heritage Helped Shape Her Career Goals” follows Cuevas Alcantara, now pursuing her Teacher Education (MAT) degree, as she draws… continue reading
Writing, photography, and time with her dog Nani keep Christine Thompson inspired outside the classroom. Inside it, the preschool teacher and Teacher Education MAT student at Rutgers–Camden is turning resilience into a teaching philosophy built on creativity and care. From Barely Passing to a New Path It was a bit hard. After barely passing high… continue reading
“Feeling the energy of generations coming together — alumni, students, and families — all united by the same pride and spirit.” Two years after graduating with her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Kaila Crozier returned to campus not just to enjoy the festivities, but to don a familiar suit. By stepping back into the… continue reading
Falling out of love with her old role in education didn’t mean leaving the field—it meant finding a new way forward. That decision led to the Teacher Education MAT program at Rutgers–Camden, where Shelby Kaluhiokalani is now completing her clinical placement in a second-grade classroom. With six years of experience as a registered behavior technician… continue reading
The energy of a first-grade classroom in South Jersey, is where Lori Braunstein is putting her dream into practice. Her clinical placement there marks the moment she has been working toward—turning years of persistence, redirection, and classroom experience as a paraprofessional into her first real steps as a teacher. She once pursued Law and Justice,… continue reading
