Theme: Adapters

Teaching has always been a challenge, but this year has been especially tough. As teachers navigate the new world of virtual school, they are still facing challenges like mental health that require new, adaptive solutions. To highlight how teachers are adapting to the new world of teaching, TEDxOhioStateUniversity is partnering with East Lindon Elementary to share the stories of three amazing teachers.

Virtual
1739 N High St
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
United States

Emily Hartung

Teacher

Emily attended Kent State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She spent five semesters student-teaching in various schools and communities. Upon graduation began my teaching career as a long-term substitute in Ravenna City Schools for fifth grade. I then received a position to teach in the Columbus city school district. This year will be my second-year teaching at East Linden Elementary in a third-grade classroom.

Sydnee Leathers

Teacher

Sydnee teaches second grade at East Lindon and has had a passion for mental health advocacy since college. She has only been teaching for a few years but has already received recognition for her dedication to teaching and great communication skills.

Tayana Patterson

Teacher

This is Tayana’s 20th year teaching at East Lindon, and she teaches second graders. She is from Columbus, so the wellness of families in East Lindon are especially important.