Policy Perspectives from Courtnee Justice, a Rural Educator‪!‬ The Teacher Fellows Podcast

In this week’s episode, we talk with Courtnee Justice, an esteemed rural educator hailing from Emery School District, teaching at the high school level. Courtnee sheds light on both the joys and challenges of teaching within a close-knit rural community where everyone knows each other and their pets.

Courtnee shares how she used her voice to influence legislators by speaking up for a pending bill that would provide scholarships for teachers pursuing master’s programs. She shares the impact such a bill would have in a rural setting and brings fresh insight to this and other policy issues, underscoring the importance of legislators including rural perspectives in all their policymaking.

Tune in to hear Courtnee emphasize the importance of speaking up. Rural voices matters, and educators in rural districts (or any district) play a pivotal role in fortifying our schools and strengthening legislation.