Ep. 004 | Private Schools

In this episode we discuss our experiences as educators, specifically focusing on Malorie’s two years teaching at a private Catholic school in Ohio. Malorie enjoyed her time as an interventionist, noting the supportive parents and students. She also shares a heartwarming story about a student’s excitement for her growing baby bump. Malorie recounts her teaching experience at a private school, highlighting the freedom and support they received from the principal, a nun.

We also discuss the Colorado evaluation system for teachers, which includes informal and formal observations, a rubric, and student learning objectives. Greta’s parents sent her to private school for a better educational experience, preferring a smaller school environment. Private schools offer smaller class sizes and high expectations, but lack diversity and can, in some cases, reject students with disabilities. While they foster a strong community among parents, it does have some draw backs depending on the student. The cost of tuition, which can be a significant drawback. Things to consider as a teacher are the lack of union representation and often lower teacher salaries. We’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions.