Rural Schools Collaborative

The priceless commodity of a rural family

This young teacher knew she wanted to be in a rural place: "This area raises some of the most down to earth, honest, good-hearted people."

Rebecca Washington is a music teacher with big dreams for her rural students.

"There is a distinctiveness – a richness – to the rural setting. As rural educator, when you make that connection, you are family."

Meet three inspiring educators from Missouri

Filtered Teacher Profile