Kathy and Cheryl are reading specialists, and Alice is a substitute teacher. They work with at-risk students. Some live in shelters, some live in cars with their families. The schools also have breakfast and lunch programs for students and for 150 of the parents. They are proud of the progress they see in their students.
Kids are kids and have the same needs.
However, depending on where one has taught previously, there are some differences. Kathy, who came from southern California two years ago, is not used to having the father of one of her students murdered. The BVMs find enormous vitality in Las Vegas, and a tremendous need for experienced educators. Return to table of contents.