In July, I worked in Jamaica, where I developed and led an educational summer camp for students from underprivileged backgrounds. The experience prompted me to see my role as a teacher in a whole new light. Jamaicans bring a new meaning to community. Despite having access to fewer resources than many Americans, the people I […]

Laska Blodgett
Laska Blodgett is a third grade teacher at KIPP Academy Elementary School in New York City.