• Skip to main content
  • DISTRICT HOME
  • SCHOOLS
    • MENCHACA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
    • GALLARDO ELEMENTARY
    • PEARCE ELEMENTARY
    • HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
    • FREEDOM ELEMENTARY
    • LOSOYA MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • MATTHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
  • CONNECT
  • QUICKLINKS
  • EMPLOYEES
matthey_ms_logo
  • Our Campus
    • Alma Mater
    • Academics
    • Counselors
    • Child Nutrition
    • Nurse
    • Monthly Newsletters
    • Bell Schedule
  • Staff Directory
  • Calendar
  • Student Clubs
    • Band
    • Choir
    • Gear Up
    • National Junior Honor Society
    • Student Council
    • Special Education
    • Theatre Arts
    • Southside FFA
    • Art
    • Yearbook/Journalism
  • Dress Code
  • Resources
    • Clever
    • Covid-19 Status & Updates
    • State and Federal Reports

Matthey above the national teacher shortage

September 8, 2022 by carlosperalta1

Matthey above the national teacher shortage

The 2022-2023 Matthey school year is in full swing. Teachers are teaching, sports are in session and students are excited to be back in class with their friends again. The hallways are filled with laughter and smiling faces, but most students have no idea the school is dealing with a teacher shortage.

Justin Buckner, an 8th grade ELAR teacher, said,”I’m confident that we as educators will be successful in getting our students to a high academic level even with a teacher shortage. Parents can definitely help by having their children read at home”.

 According to Brian Lopez from the Texas Tribune, there has been a national teacher shortage for quite some time, but the pandemic made the situation worse. Even though things seem to be getting back to normal, many educators are simply fearful of the virus, but this is not the case for everyone.

April Matelski, a four-year substitute teacher for Matthey, said,”I didn’t realize there was a teacher shortage. Everything seems normal to me, business as usual”. 

When the pandemic started, Matthey teachers had to teach their students online and learn the world of Zoom and Google classroom. Although this was unfamiliar territory, teachers found fun and creative ways to engage their students. 

Jaylynn Valdez, Matthey’s 8th grade VIP student, said, “I’ve been enjoying my classes and having fun being on campus. I’ve just been doing my work and had no idea we’re short on teachers. Matthey is doing a good job and must have everything under control”. 

Miguel Martell, principal of Matthey Middle School, explained that his plan to overcome teacher shortage has been about proper student scheduling and teachers filling in on subjects when needed.



Filed Under: Campus News, Featured News

Mission

Southside ISD seeks to be the choice when it comes to providing a quality public education by upholding the highest standards of our core values.

Vision

Southside ISD will lead educational excellence by providing innovative programs.

Core Values

Service. Accountability. Integrity. Loyalty.

MATTHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

(210) 882-1601

20350 Red Forest Lane
San Antonio, TX 78264

Principal: Miguel Martell

School Hours

Careers

Enrollment

Southside ISD Education Foundation

Non Discrimination Statement

Website Login

  • Facebook

image

© 2020 Southside Independent School District. All Rights Reserved.

en English
en Englishes Spanish