Neyda Fernandez-Evans’ personality is perfect for a career in education. Naturally curious, Fernandez-Evans dabbled in diverse career options before she found a home in education. Currently an assistant principal in Metuchen School District, Fernandez-Evans followed her own curiosity to get where she is today.

It’s officially the 2020/2021 school year! Although this year looks different from previous ones, there’s still much to be excited about, just like every new year. 
While many educators are currently diving into their curriculums, others are on the lookout for their next big opportunity. 

Part of our mission at Rutgers Alternate Route is to create pathways for people of all backgrounds, ages, and educational levels to pursue and launch successful careers in teaching and education. The Rutgers Center for Effective School Practices’ Alternate Route Program surveys our graduates each year to allow insight into their transition into teaching and learn about program satisfaction.

When COVID-19 hit, Discovery Charter School Leader and Alternate Route alum Denis Cretinon knew he wouldn’t succeed without a team. Cretinon, who recently finished his first year as School Leader, worked with fellow Discovery educators on March 13th to put a plan together that best serves students and teachers. On March 16th, school was back in session… but had a new look.

Antoine’s two summers as an Alternate Route intern informed many decisions she made leading up to her career, whether it was preferred working style and environment or building on top of interpersonal communication skills. 

July is Social Wellness Month, which focuses on how to better nurture yourself and your relationships. For teachers and students, navigating and nurturing relationships is all part of the educational experience. From teachers coaching their students to kids being there for a friend during tough times, schools are filled with individuals giving and receiving emotional support on a daily basis.  

Within the past 10 years, education careers in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) have increased. However, many STEM jobs remain unfilled and according to education non-profit ACT, students in the United States are not well-enough equipped in STEM education. A challenge for the education sector right now is how to best support STEM teachers and in-classroom learning – a key component to a robust and well-rounded learning experience. 

To help you seize this summer’s learning opportunities and simultaneously grow your professional learning network (PLN), we’ve compiled a list of local and national conferences where you can advance your professional practice.

New teachers leverage education technology to varying degrees in their first year. Many are consumed with pressing issues like finding time for preparing lessons, improving their classroom management and finding a grading system that works.