Who Are Paraeducators?

Often when the subject of education arises, visions of teachers, students and principals come to mind. Yet, paraeducators (paras) play a significant role in education and are often known as the backbone of schools. Paras fulfill a variety of roles within St. Cloud Area School District 742 like helping language and physical barriers, providing academic … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Erin Bloch

Tech High School counselor, Erin Bloch, always had psychology in mind when she attended college, working full-time as a paraprofessional during the day at an elementary school and attending classes at night. Working with students day-to-day, however, made her rethink her direction of psychology. “[I started] looking at different careers and different areas where I … Read more