Media mention: Janis quoted on new teachers entering workforce
According to the state department of education, about 5,100 full-time teachers are beginning their careers in Georgia. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how many of them were prepared for the classroom this year.
Sonia Janis, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, said some students completed their student teaching experience in a virtual setting.
Her program worked with Clarke County schools to set up virtual new teacher orientation sessions. Since remote meet-and-greets lack the personal touch new teachers receive through face-to-face meetings, Janis said veteran educators play a large role in welcoming new teachers to the community.
“This year, we are going to have to work together more than ever before to make sure our students receive what they need,” she said.