Brooklyn Park teacher surprised with $50,000 to pay off his student loans
The series Their Calling tells the story of 5th grade teacher Thetis White, a former football coach making an impact in the lives of students at Monroe Elementary. Author: Shelley Stridsberg Updated: 7:16 AM CDT May 5, 2021
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota It s Teacher Appreciation Week, which makes it the perfect time to introduce our special month-long series, Their Calling.
We re partnering with Box Tops for Education and Black Men Teach Twin Cities to share the stories of extraordinary teachers who are statistically underrepresented yet have an immensely positive impact on students.
The first story in our series centers around Thetis White, who found his calling later in life after working on the sidelines coaching football. I wanted to see students go beyond high school and become more or a better part of the community.