Angela to the Rescue
For three years, Angela Jaynes has been the saving grace of Bridges Elementary School in the Higley Unified School District. If a teacher calls in sick, needs an extra pair of hands, or just wants 15 minutes to themselves, Angela is there to pick up the slack – and she is always there.
Whether she's filling in for a first-grade teacher or a lunch aide, Angela has it covered. She's a jack-of-all-trades, holding a full-time sub position through ESI.
Districts Get Creative to Support Substitutes
Unless you are a teacher or a school administrator, you may not know how vital substitutes are for the well-being of classrooms.
One of the many lessons learned from the pandemic is having an engaged pool of substitutes makes a tremendous difference in every school district's ability to provide a quality education.
Statewide Learning Model Tracker
This helpful resource is provided by the Arizona Department of Education. Their Statewide Tracker provides a simple list of each district’s learning model - hybrid, in-person or distance. You can find it here: https://www.azed.gov/covid-19/learning-model-tracker
Visit the AZ Dept of Ed Learning Model Tracker
Professional Development Opportunity
Thriving as a K-12 Substitute Teacher in Today's Virtual Environment
We are pleased to announce ASU Prep Digital’s Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute will generously provide a valuable FREE professional development opportunity exclusively for ESI employees.
The Many Cycles of Teaching
Riding through the streets of Tempe can be a tricky task, as anyone who has tried it can attest. Riders need to adapt to the changing roadway, be on the lookout for upcoming challenges, and steer clear of any potential problems. Sometimes it's hard, but it's worth it.
ESI's Andy Shirk speaks with Sarah McCraren and Jeremy Neis in this Business Radio X podcast
Andy has had many years advising in the Phoenix valley before leading to his current role with ESI. Sarah McCraren and Jeremy Neis interview Andy about the journey that he has had with Conscious Capitalism and how that journey let him to his role with ESI. ESI is about more than just placing substitute teachers in needed roles. Through the conversation, as well as the Conscious Capitalism Stakeholder image in the background of Andy’s office, we are able to gain an insight on the company and how they align with the CCAZ movement.
Our very own Andy Shirk spoke with AZ Family today about our efforts to provide substitute teachers across the state.
Our very own Andy Shirk spoke with AZ Family today about our efforts to provide substitute teachers across the state. Substitute teaching is a great way to make a difference, while supporting our children.
From roots to branches, an Arizona tradition of learning
Manuel Quintanar is Arizona...through and through.
He is a teacher, a father, a grandfather. Manuel attended Casa Grande High School, then proceeded to teach there for 35 years. After he retired, he came back as a substitute – and at one point, a coach. His dedication to the community shines through in his work over the years.
A Journey in Generosity
Starting with less, giving much more
Educators are always educators. For Lucrecia "Blanca" Kabeary, teaching has been a lifelong passion...one that she couldn't quite stay away from.
Before becoming a substitute for Littleton, Avondale, and Buckeye Elementary, Blanca's life had taken her in many different directions. She filled almost every role in education during her 32 year career. She worked as a Bilingual Paraprofessional, classroom teacher, and finally, administration. She decided it was finally time to retire - at least, partly.
Substitute Coordinators - Unsung Heroes
Substitute coordinators are the glue that keep our schools running, classrooms filled, and our students safe.
While most of the general public don't know much about substitute coordinators, we feel extremely lucky at ESI to work closely with these unsung heroes of our school districts.