Taking Centre Stage: The Many Roles of Contemporary ELA Teachers

By Donna Del Moro

As a recently-retired teacher, looking back on my years in the high school English/Language Arts classroom, it’s clear that much has changed over the past few decades. I believe that to succeed in the ELA classrooms of today, teachers must possess the ability to go way beyond subject area knowledge.

We are the starring roles in a drama that requires us to combine detective, math, and entertainment skills on a consistent basis.

Donna Del Moro

Donna Del Moro is a freelance writer covering education, arts, entertainment, and politics. She resides in New Jersey where she taught high school English for the bulk of her career.