Every good host knows that it is important to make guests feel welcome in our homes. We approach our host duties understanding that all our guests are not the same. Some eat different foods, participate in different rituals, and have diverse needs. Similar to guests in our homes, teachers must aim to be great hosts to the students in our ever-changing classrooms.

In addition to the women whose influence in education are cemented in history, we are also lucky to have our own lineup of historymakers currently affecting change in New Jersey. Yes, they are our Alternate Route instructors! In addition to some of the well-known names featured from the past, we’ve featured the incredible women that are currently helping our candidates make their teaching dream a reality and improving education all across New Jersey.

Conferences have long been places for like-minded professionals to meet, exchange ideas and grow networks. As we have adapted to living with the COVID virus, we’ve seen doors opened for educators to attend conferences that are out of state, and even out of the country. Information and sharing is more available than ever, and as in-person events start to trickle back into our lives, we’ve seen the benefit hybrid options bring.

Local educators now have the option to attend a New Jersey-based event or meet people from all over the globe through the technology’s power to connect. As a result of this digitally expanded world, the below professional-development opportunities are a mix of local, national and international offerings. 

Paul Nolan left his job as a teacher to enter into the business world. Years later, he left the business world to return to his roots. He had been yearning to go back and found an opportunity through a full-time substitute teaching position… and Rutgers Alternate Route.

February 14-21 is #LoveTeachingWeek, which is one of our favorite weeks at Alternate Route! In honor of our instructors' hard work and passion for education, we asked them what they love about working with new teachers. The responses we received are inspiring, heartfelt and full of passion.