New ‘Educators Rising’ class inspiring future teachers at Phoenixville Area High School [Video]

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. – “Educators Rising” is a new class at Phoenixville Area High School this year. The 17 students enrolled in the class all share a common interest: potentially pursuing a career in teaching and education.

“In the future I want to be a kindergarten teacher,” said student Chloe Myers. “So far we’ve learned about a bunch of different topics like bias, equity and like what being a teacher means.”

“I like grew up helping in the classroom, grading papers, so it’s always been part of my life,” said student Courtney Clineff, whose family members are teachers. “It’s worth it, like what you’re doing has such an impact on the kids that you work with, so that’s why I’m doing it.”

According to the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), Educators Rising is a “Grow Your Own” program designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of educators in PA.

“By reaching high school …