Formerly a full-time educator, Davi Diaz’s substitute teaching journey began with a desire for change. Burned out from her previous profession, Davi took a leap of faith and found renewed passion in her work with Swing. Hailing from Sacramento, California, Davi has been substitute teaching with Swing Education since summer 2023. Since completing numerous assignments,…
Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is located in the southern California city of El Cajon, near San Diego. It serves 18,000 students in grades TK through 12th across 26 schools. CVUSD’s mission is to make Cajon Valley the best place to live, work, play, and raise a family. The district is led by pioneering…
Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is located in the southern California city of El Cajon, near San Diego. Pioneering superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and his staff have spearheaded a number of transformational initiatives across the district that serves 18,000 students across 26 schools. As a result of their efforts, CVUSD has been accepted into…
Formerly a full-time educator, Davi Diaz’s substitute teaching journey began with a desire for change. Burnt out from her previous profession, Davi took a leap of faith and found renewed passion in her work as a substitute teacher with Swing. “It showed me that I didn’t hate teaching,” she reflected, “I just really disliked the…
Originally from the New Jersey area, Heavon Clark has been substitute teaching with Swing since August 2023. Currently working a permanent assignment, Heavon shared her thoughts on what she looks for in a school community, what makes a substitute teaching assignment successful, and how schools can better support their substitute teachers. Transparency breeds confidence Even…
“Work hard, play hard, dream big!” – Paul Teogalbo, Sacramento Swing Sub Graduate of San Jose State University, Paul Teogalbo has been a substitute teacher with Swing since September 2022 in Sacramento, CA. Before he earned his CTC credential in 2023, Paul taught as a paraprofessional for eight years, working with students with special needs….
Meet Amber Charter Schools Founded in 2000, Amber Charter Schools is the first Latino-led charter school in New York. Amber Charter Schools serves students in three locations and aims to provide their students with a rigorous and well-rounded education that will set them up for future successes. The challenge In the years following COVID-19, Amber…
Meet Green Dot Public Schools Green Dot Public Schools is located in California where they serve 12,000 students across 21 schools in the Los Angeles area. At Green Dot, it’s imperative to find highly skilled, driven, and passionate educators who are committed to preparing all students for college, leadership, and life — a principle applied…
Meet Pioneer Prep Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Pioneer Preparatory School serves over 600 students in grades K-6. Pioneer strives to provide its students with the knowledge and wisdom to be self-sustaining members of society. The challenge: not enough subs After having to split students into other classrooms as a result of unfilled teacher vacancies, Pioneer…
Meet Bridgeway Preparatory Academy Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located near Dallas, TX that opened its doors in August, 2018. The school has an 8:1 student-teacher ratio that allows the educators to create personalized learning plans for each and every student. They strive to help students reach their full potential in…
