Jacqueline Yahn

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Jacqueline Yahn is from the Ohio Valley, part of the greater Appalachian region. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education from West Liberty State College and a master’s degree from Ohio State University. She currently teaches seventh-grade language arts in Central Ohio and is a doctoral student at Ohio University where she is pursuing a degree in educational administration with a focus on rural and Appalachian education.

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A Community of Learners Bonds Through Crisis I was in a wreck. The rain was curling my hair and sirens blasted in the background as I said these words to Judy, our secretary. I quickly added...
Dispelling Myths of Appalachia The whine of the projector subsides. Someone clicks on the lights. As the professor asks for commentary, the rapid raising of hands signifies an...
Addressing Poverty Bias in the Classroom Editor’s Note: In January, Teaching Tolerance launched a new series of lessons called Issues of Poverty. This week’s featured lesson can be found...
Dancing to Appalachia’s Beat of Tolerance In our wide and chilly central meeting room, I find book bags wildly scattered about the room. A mess of teenagers have forgone the neat circle of...
Students Write for Audiences Close to Home Hands jut into the crisp autumn air, restricting my field of vision to a sea of shirtsleeves. While this is not an odd phenomenon after a new writing...
Listening Helped Give Voice to the Silent My curls tickle my face. My fingers feverishly sort though papers. I make last-minute decisions for the day. A former student, who stops by every day...
Appreciate the Diversity in Rural Places I felt myself straighten in my chair. I quickly shook off the tiredness of a long day of teaching when our professor explained most of us found it...
‘Teacher for a Day’ Energizes Students I wiggle in my desk chair, softly swiveling it ever so gently back and forth, and fidget with my pen. I am a student in my own classroom. At the...
Taking Mix It Up from Lunch to the Classroom I lean against my classroom door, fielding questions about last night’s homework and passing out early morning hellos. I watch students disperse into...
Help Students Get Perspective on 9/11 Editor’s Note: As the country approaches the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Teaching Tolerance bloggers have written about their insights and experiences...
Standing for Environmental Justice I hear the crunch of gravel beneath my feet and feel the sting of mosquito bites on my legs. In my reverie, I see my brother and me launching walnuts...