I Love My Job: Milton Hershey School Teacher, Mentor, and Swimming Coach
By Heather Dougherty, MHS Teacher and Head Swimming and Diving Coach For many people, one job is enough. But for me, as a parent of three active children, staying busy...
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Milton Hershey School Teachers Inspire Literacy and Reading Skills in Students
By Shannon Newell, MHS Middle Division Reading Specialist It’s no secret that proficiency in literacy and reading is as important for long-term success as the soft skills we speak so...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Celebrates Diverse Perspectives in Her History Classroom
By Kelly O’Brien, MHS Senior Division Teacher I’ve learned in my eight years of teaching social studies and history at Milton Hershey School that my job is always evolving, and...
My Day 1: Teaching at Milton Hershey School
By Dave Bruce, MHS Middle Division Teacher When I think back to my first year teaching at Milton Hershey School, I have so many memories. But when I think back...
5 Back to School Mottos to Inspire Us All at Milton Hershey School
Each year, Milton Hershey School celebrates the start of a new school year like no other. Teachers are such an important part of that celebration and day to day life...
The Power of Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School
By Joel Crowley, MHS Elementary Division Innovation Lab Teacher Since 2008—when I started teaching at MHS—I found that one of the many magical things about elementary students is their self-confidence,...
Walking Down Memory Lane with Houseparents at Milton Hershey School
By Gina Allessie ’90, MHS High School Physical Education, Health Teacher Houseparents at Milton Hershey School teach you how to be responsible and accountable. They show you the tough love...
Finding Joy in Our Classrooms and Community
By Christine C. Halliday, MHS Second-Grade Teacher After 17 years of teaching at Milton Hershey School, I still love to walk into my second-grade classroom and see the joy that...
Milton Hershey School Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every day, Milton Hershey School teachers go above and beyond what’s expected of them as they develop the next generation of leaders. From delivering a top-notch education inside and outside...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Shares Fun, Educational Activities for the Holidays
By Nora Hollobaugh, MHS Elementary Division Teacher During the holiday season, parents and students are looking for activities that will entertain them while home on school break. As an educational...