Posts by Joanna Holbert

Community Stories, Education

When the love and joy of learning is sucked out of the classroom

by Joanna Holbert

Education is Mississippi has become prescribed. That’s how Donna Akers a 30-year…
Community Stories, Education

“Teaching was always what I loved to do”

by Joanna Holbert

The passion to teach runs through the veins of Keeba Smith of…
Community Stories, Education

“As teachers, we were teaching to the test”

by Joanna Holbert

“To walk away is the most difficult decision a teacher can ever…
Community Stories, Work

Home-based business provides new career for entrepreneur

by Joanna Holbert

Freedom in her career is what led Jolie Freeman to her house…
Community Stories, Education

Ivy Green Academy: A learner-driven school

by Joanna Holbert

“There’s no drill and kill here.” That’s how Dr. Donna Akers, Head…