Breaking News: Teacher Invited to Education Conference
New York City - Setting aside a long-held tradition, the New York Times has invited an actual public school teacher to participate in their upcoming "Schools of Tomorrow" conference.
Elaine Doctris, who teaches fifth graders at PS 800 in Queens, is the chosen one. "I'm honored and a little confused," she confessed. "I mean they've never asked a public school teacher to speak before. I hope it isn't a mistake."
According to Kirstie Hepburn, one of the event's organizers, picking Ms. Doctris was no mistake. "We used New York
Elaine Doctris, who teaches fifth graders at PS 800 in Queens, is the chosen one. "I'm honored and a little confused," she confessed. "I mean they've never asked a public school teacher to speak before. I hope it isn't a mistake."
According to Kirstie Hepburn, one of the event's organizers, picking Ms. Doctris was no mistake. "We used New York