As Omicron surges and schools close due to staffing shortages, new plans are needed to keep kids in class. We paid a visit to one local district working outside the box to fill open positions. Elementary Principal Kerstin Womble says Northeast USD 246 has been struggling with staffing issues like every other district in our area. “It’s been a little difficult for us as a small town because we share subs with every district in the area.” But you wouldn’t know it if you paid a visit to one of their schools, like we did. That’s because, everyone is stepping up. “It’s been kinda neat seeing teachers that may teach 5th grade or junior high stepping into a kindergarten position for an hour or two, kindergarten teachers experiencing junior high, experiencing custodial duties, it’s been really nice to see them all step up.”
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