By Jessica Hamman, Founder & CEO of Glean Education

In May 2015, while working as a Literacy Interventionist in Northern California I received a handwritten note from a colleague who taught 4th grade in the classroom next to me. It read, Jessica, I'm grateful our walls are so thin that I get to hear your wonderful lessons and the excitement in your students' voices. Thanks for all you do. -Amanda.

Teaching is solitary business. At times it may feel that the energy, passion, and planning that we pour into our work goes unnoticed. That note, however, reminded me that though we may feel isolated while teaching, we are never alone.

Now in May 2020, school closures have no doubt forced you to feel more isolated than ever. But please keep in mind that while Zooming with your students, just out-of-sight but well within earshot are parents, siblings, and fellow teachers who hear your wonderful lessons and notice your hard work. Thank you for all you do.