About “Telling the Story of Diversity”

Our goal was to experience and document diversity in another country, especially in the schools. We digitally collected the stories of diverse children and teens to share with our rural American students. They heard powerful narratives that show how we are all different but equal, and were encouraged to share their own stories. We also learned about the curriculum taught in schools and the history that led to diversity in southern England.

About the Rural Trust Global Teacher Fellowship

The Rural Trust Global Teacher Fellowship supported unique personal and professional development experiences for rural teachers. Fellows design their own international study and travel experience with anticipated benefits for their school and community. A post-fellowship institute helped fellows design place-based learning experiences for their students based on the travel experience and aligned with selected standards. Visit www.ruraledu.org.

Trudging On

by | Mar 17, 2021 |

Here we are a year later. A year since schools in NC were closed. Our school board just met to hear from our superintendent about the possibility of moving from plan B to plan A. They have determined that we cannot safely do that. In addition, we are so close to the...

No Good Options

by | Jul 18, 2020 |

I have been a teacher for most of my adult life. I have more than 20 years experience. I know my job, but I am not a digital native. I bought my first computer at the age of 22 and I needed a loan. My phones were attached to the wall and my movies came from...

I am a grown-up

by | Jul 6, 2020 |

I am 47 years old and I can do what I want. I am a grown-up. I am learning to trust myself and the decisions I make. Perfection is not necessary. I have made hundreds of decisions since March 1st, and they have all been fine. Some have been perfect and some have been...

Summer Volunteers in Costa Rica

Summer Volunteers in Costa Rica

by | Aug 13, 2016 |

Miles, Ashley and their children just returned from six weeks in beautiful Costa Rica. They volunteered with Proyecto San Gerardo to teach English and computer classes. They found this opportunity on idealist.org and it fit with their vacation time and skill set...

Rural School and Community Trust Honors Rural Teachers

Rural School and Community Trust Honors Rural Teachers

by | Apr 15, 2014 |

Photo credit: “Somewhere in North Carolina,” taken by Nathan Cardozo. Licensed under CC BY 2.0. WASHINGTON, DC: Ashley & Miles Catlett / Mocksville, NC, have been awarded a RURAL TRUST Global Teacher Fellowship to travel and study in London, England.

The Rural Trust Global Teacher Fellowship supports unique personal and professional development experiences for rural teachers. Fellows design their own international study and travel experience with anticipated benefits for their school and community. A post-fellowship institute helps fellows design place-based learning experiences for their students based on the travel experience and aligned with selected standards…

The Grant Proposal

The Grant Proposal

by | Apr 6, 2014 |

Pictured: “South Downs View,” Kent Capture. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.

We are very grateful to the Rural School and Community Trust for accepting our proposal and giving us this amazing opportunity! Below you can read some excerpts of the grant proposal we created which will allow us to travel to London and the surrounding countryside for approximately ten days…

Header photo credit: "Parliament, River and Bridge," by Josue M. Vazquez. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.

About:

Ashley is an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher, and has been a teacher since 1995. She currently works for Davie County Schools. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and ESL certification through the add-on licensure ESL program at NC State. She also holds a Master's Degree in Reading from Appalachian State University.

Miles Catlett is a school counselor at Davie County Early College High School. He as worked with high school students since 2003. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Asbury University, a Master of Divinity from Campbell University, and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Salem College. He is also a Global Career Development Facilitator (#14806). Most recently he completed a Master of School Administration at High Point University.