Being in education has become increasingly difficult, as has been evidenced by the teacher shortage of recent years.

Increased scrutiny from parents and students to poor compensation rates are just a few of the reasons being in education is as difficult as it has ever been. Add on top of that a pandemic where any decision is going to leave someone upset, Dr. Lindsey Hall, Superintendent at Mahomet-Seymour Schools, says it's enough for her to be concerned about the emtional and mental health today's teacher or school district leader. 

Tri-Valley Schools Superintendent, Dr. David Mouser echoes Dr. Hall's comments and indicates one of the biggest challenges for educators is they have had to throw away years and years of tried and true methods and restart and learn something completely new.

In a time when the negatives of the things happening are blasted the loudest, Dr. Mouser encourages communities to reach out to the teachers leading their kids or their friends and neighbors in education and provide a positive message because it is much needed right now.

Most superintendents say they are doing well, crediting the positivity and support from their communities and their own families.