Mrs. Erica Melvin and Mrs. Nan Nethery

Mrs. Erica Melvin was on-hand in the Teacher Academy classes to speak with students about her experience teaching English as a second language through the Chinese company VIPKid.  Erica is both a Kossuth graduate and a former elementary teacher with Alcorn County Schools.  When her husband's job required the couple to move, Erica decided to explore online teaching as a way to keep doing what she loves while being flexible enough to relocate with her husband and make time for her family.  Students were interested to learn what a typical day looks like for teachers at VIPKid.  They also learned about the hiring process, training requirements, as well as the rewards and challenges involved.