Ronda McIntyre

Ronda McIntyre, a dedicated fifth-grade teacher from Indianola Informal K-8 in Columbus, shares her journey navigating the challenges of remote learning during the pandemic. She talks about maintaining classroom community through virtual means and innovative emotional support tools like the 'calming caddy.' Ronda highlights the emotional toll on both students and teachers, stressing the importance of prioritizing well-being over rigid curriculum demands, and reflects on the profound changes in teaching dynamics in these unprecedented times.