Joanna Brown
Teacher
Eleanor Skillen
If you're seeking a truly impactful teaching career, IPS is the place to be. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a calling—one that comes with challenges, certainly, but also immense rewards. Our schools are communities where everyone, from faculty to students, supports one another, creating a unique sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
For those who have experienced teaching in different environments, the contrast at IPS can be profound. Unlike schools in more affluent areas, IPS faces a distinct set of challenges that require not just teaching skills, but real passion and dedication. This is a place where you can feel the impact of your work daily. Teachers at IPS, like Ms Brown, often start their careers uncertain of where they’re headed, only to find a profound sense of purpose and accomplishment within our community.
Yes, the days can be tough, and there might be moments of feeling overwhelmed, but the desire to return each day is driven by the tangible difference one makes in the lives of students. It's a place where the question of why one became a teacher transforms from a fallback into a fervent, affirmative choice—to make a real difference in the world, one student at a time. At IPS, you don’t just teach; you change lives.
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