"Unmasking the Truth: A Teacher's Unconventional Approach to Helping Teenagers" High school can be a daunting time for many students, and navigating the complexities of adolescence can be overwhelming. For Krystalyn Musselman, a teacher at Tecumseh Public Schools, she's found a unique way to connect with her students and provide them with a safe space to ask questions. Musselman relies on an anonymous question box, a worn cardboard box that's become a symbol of trust and discretion in her classroom. By allowing students to submit their queries without fear of judgment, Musselman is helping to break down barriers and foster a more open and honest dialogue with her students. But what's behind this unorthodox approach, and what kind of questions is she receiving from her students?
Krystalyn Musselman holds a worn cardboard box up to the screen on our Zoom call. It’s the anonymous question box she relies on to field queries from high schoolers at Tecumseh Public Schools in ...