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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Richland elementary teacher reflects on long career in education
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Throughout her nearly 40 years in education, Richland Elementary School teacher Rose Rifilato has witnessed a lot of changes, she said, from educational approaches to technology to curriculum and more. Overall, she said, the children have never changed. They've always needed someone to care for, listen to and teach them. Despite feeling like she still had more to contribute and could stay in the classroom longer, Rifilato, 61, said she decided this past school year would be her last year for several reasons, but mostly to spend more time with her grandchildren. 'It has been a good run,' she said. Rifilato began her career in education in 1986 at St. Peter's Catholic School in Somerset, where she worked until 1997. The Windber native earned a teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1985, and was certified to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. After leaving St. Peter's, she went to Richland School District in 1997, where she taught first grade for 13 years and second grade for 15 years. 'I guess it's what I was meant to do,' Rifilato said. 'After I was hired, I never wanted to do anything else.' Educating the next generations is her passion. Rifilato said the 'kids are the best part' and always have been. Each year, new students would file into her classroom, and soon after, they would all become a family, she said. Those connections have lasted throughout the years. Rifilato said she has graduation party invitations from students she taught 10 years ago. Additionally, a man who she taught in Somerset is the parent of a Richland student, and has always made a point to visit her. 'Her students adore her,' Rifilato's daughter Annie Burgh said. 'You can see it on their faces. She is known all over town. 'We know Rose' is a phrase I hear everywhere in Johnstown when I visit.' She added that her mother 'touches everyone with her kindness,' and always did holiday projects and arts and crafts that were hands-on activities that parents want their children taking part in. 'It's the things they remember,' Burgh said. 'People my age still say she's the best teacher they had, and remember her.' Burgh, a Virginia resident, was inspired by her mother to become a teacher. The pair have partnered on pen-pal projects, and even had their classes video-call each other at the end of the school year. The thought of Rifilato retiring is 'crazy,' Burgh said. 'I don't know a time she hasn't been teaching,' she said. 'This was year 39 with almost 20 student teachers. She loved to help others learn to be teachers and find their passion.' Kelly Lashinsky, Richland Elementary School principal, said Rifilato is leaving behind a legacy in education after decades of service in the classroom. 'Her commitment to students and her wealth of knowledge have left an indelible mark on those fortunate to work with or learn from her,' Lashinsky said. 'She has poured her expertise into thousands of students, hundreds of colleagues and numerous student teachers.' The principal said that Rifilato's 'impact will be felt for years to come.' Although it has only been a few weeks since the end of the 2024-25 school year, the feeling of retirement hasn't sunk in, Rifilato said. At this time, 'it just feels like summer vacation,' she joked. For the foreseeable future, Rifilato said, she plans to enjoy the summer and not do anything but spend time with family, which her daughter is excited about. 'She's the best grandma to her four grandchildren because she's fun, and the fact that she's not big into technology or electronics means she always has a creative idea of what to play with the kids,' Burgh said. When the fall comes around, Rifilato hasn't ruled out the idea of being a substitute teacher, but that is a decision she'll make at a later date.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- General
- The Independent
Moment high school graduate gets dream job offer mid ceremony
This is the moment a high school graduate got offered their dream teaching job whilst up on stage during the ceremony in New Jersey. Miguel Rodriguez Bermudez was walking off the stage with his diploma in hand when he was ushered back and told he would be receiving a $74,000-a-year teaching contract. In footage shared by the Newark Board of Education on Wednesday (25 June), the 19-year-old can be seen clasping his hand to his mouth in shock as he sinks to the floor. Addressing the overjoyed teenager, Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León said: 'This is why this happens, your single mom and all of the sacrifices that she did. 'To all the single moms out there, you keep working hard because greatness comes your way,' he added.
UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for June 27th, 2025
27.6.25 The Pope: Your skills and experience are in demand, meaning you could be put in a teaching role or be required to act as a coach or mentor. You're ideally placed to share your knowledge and to help others or another to flourish. Additionally, creating an online tutorial that allows folks to benefit from your experience without it costing much, if anything, might also be a beneficial proposition.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
China-based Mexican woman teaches foreigners in Shanghai how to play mahjong
A Mexican woman who has lived in Shanghai for 12 years and teaches foreigners there how to play mahjong has trended on social media. Advertisement Over the past few years, the woman, identified as Carmen, has taught overseas students the traditional Chinese game every weekend in a restaurant in the city, the Shanghai Morning Post reported. Many of the students do not speak fluent Chinese, but they understand the mahjong terms, according to a viral video about Carmen's class. A tile-based game, mahjong was developed in 19th-century China and has spread across the globe. Photo: handout They do not play the game for money. Carmen awards winners a slice of cake in the shape of a mahjong tile. 'It takes time to learn mahjong. I have many rules to explain because it is not easy to pick up,' she was quoted as saying. Her students are normally divided into groups, each one sitting at a square table. They adopt a learn-by-playing method. Advertisement 'I need to be around to provide guidance,' Carmen said.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Teacher Blames Her Parents for Not Warning Her to Choose a Career with High Income: ‘Does Anyone Feel the Same?'
A Mumsnet user is questioning her low-paying teaching job The unsatisfied teacher is wondering why her parents didn't teach her 'the importance of going into a career with money' 'Blaming family is unfair,' a commenter replied to herA teacher, who is second-guessing her career path, wishes her parents had done a better job of teaching her about high-paying occupations. The unsatisfied educator explained on the community forum Mumsnet that it would have been beneficial to have learned 'the importance of going into a career with money' from her parents or any adult figure. 'I don't remember my parents stressing this to me. I'm a teacher and used to have an okay lifestyle, got by happily and could have vacations and a few treats,' she wrote. 'Life isn't like that now, as I'm sure it isn't for many.' 'I'm not materialistic in any way, but as I've got older it's really dawned on me the importance having money makes — and I wish I'd gone down a different path,' she admitted, contemplating a potential career shift. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Wondering if she's alone in feeling this way, she then asked, 'Does anyone feel the same and do/will any of you be expressing this to your kids?' Mumsnet users with varying incomes chimed in with feedback. 'Respectfully, this isn't on your parents,' one person replied, while another agreed, commenting, 'I think blaming family is unfair — it's really on you. I agree that 'choose something you love' is silly advice if it's not going to earn any money, unless that is something you're specifically happy with.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Others validated the teacher's financial frustrations. 'Life has gotten a lot more expensive and salaries haven't caught up,' a woman asserted, as another user who is a parent wrote, 'Same. I will be impressing on my kids that you need to think about a whole group of factors: interest, enjoyment, working hours, money.' Read the original article on People
