Paraeducators Marla and Alisha Rasmussen
September/October 2023
Hard to imagine a more rewarding job
Former teacher Kathleen Roll found her dream of one-to-one connection as a special education assistant
For the love of language: Paraeducator Mahamoud Gaayte
"Correct people’s pronunciation until they learn your name'
It’s all about customer service: Paraeducator Otis Golden III
Otis Golden’s day begins at 8:40 a.m. at Rainier Beach High School. As a paraprofessional,
Their story was his story: Paraprofessional Ronnue McThomas
Ronnue McThomas has a mission—several missions, in fact. As a Corrections Education Associate at Seattle
‘They are all capable of great things’
Kent Paraeducator Rochelle Greenwell helps students believe in themselves
The Dad Next Door: Fahrenheit 451
In 1953, Ray Bradbury published a novel about a future America in which books are
Walking for happiness: It works every time
Paraeducator Steven Alvarez knows just what to do to cool a melting student
‘I know I make a difference every day’
A former classroom teacher gains a full understanding of the para role
My bananaphone moment: An interview with Raffi
A Seattle mom fan connects with the children's music legend — and also her hero