"Confessions from the Classroom: A Teacher's Unconventional Approach to Reaching Teenagers" In a bid to break down barriers and create a safe space for her students to open up, high school teacher Krystalyn Musselman has resorted to an unlikely solution: an anonymous question box. On a recent Zoom call, Musselman proudly displays the worn cardboard box that has become a lifeline for students at Tecumseh Public Schools, who can submit their queries and concerns without fear of judgment. By using this unconventional method, Musselman is hoping to encourage her students to share their thoughts and feelings, and in doing so, build a stronger connection with them. But what kind of questions are the students asking, and how is Musselman's unorthodox approach helping to shape the classroom experience?
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 ...
