Emily Garrison, who lives in Rogers, is a 9th-grade English Language Arts teacher at Bentonville West High School in Centerton. She is a Teach Plus Arkansas Senior Policy Fellow.
Earlier in my career, I held a position as a director in a school food pantry. Every Friday after school, I dedicated my time to filling backpacks, ensuring that students had enough food to get them through the weekend. One student stands out in my memory from that time: Isabella, a sophomore in my class. […]
