Damon Torgerson

Supporting Substitute Teachers with Personalized Professional Development

“Invest in our teachers, and our children will succeed.” ~ Barack Obama

8 Digital Tools to Boost Substitute Teacher Effectiveness

“Technology can become the ‘wings’ that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster...

What is a Permanent Substitute Teacher? & 5 Ways They Support Teachers

“Teaching is the perpetual end and office of all things. Teaching, instruction is the main design...

5 Ways Collaboration Can Support Teachers in a Substitute Shortage

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller

10 Substitute Teaching Resources (w/ Substitute Lesson Plan Template)

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads...

Guest Teacher vs. Substitute Teacher: What's the Difference?

“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.”...

How to Create an Internet Safety Lesson Plan for Students (w/ Example)

“Safety is the most basic task of all. Without sense of safety, no growth can take place. Without...

Cybersecurity 101: What Teachers Need to Know About Online Privacy & Security

“Access to computers and the Internet has become a basic need for education in our society.” ~ Kent...

Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: Which Should Districts Prioritize?

“Education is evolving due to the impact of the Internet. We cannot teach our students in the same...

What is a Teacher Support Plan? (+ Free Template for Administrators)

“Your heart is slightly larger than the average human heart, but that's because you're a teacher.”...