New Teacher Hopes to Encourage Others to Enter the Teaching Profession

Kay Sumpter, a new teacher, talks about the importance of teaching

Kay Sumpter, a new teacher in North Carolina, is encouraging others to enter the teaching profession despite the challenges faced by teachers due to school security concerns, the pandemic, and mental health issues. Kay Sumpter and this news article support the Elevate Teaching movement because they highlight the importance of encouraging new teachers to enter the profession, despite the challenges they may face. This story was first reported by Amanda Rose for Spectrum News 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

While some veteran teachers are leaving the profession, Sumpter is motivated by her desire to create a peaceful and calm learning space for her students. She is not deterred by the lower salary and believes that positive impacts on students are more important. Sumpter admits that there will be good and bad days to come, but she is determined to stay motivated by focusing on her "why" and encouraging her students to reach their full potential. She hopes to inspire other graduates who are considering teaching to not feel discouraged.