It’s the Journey

Published on March 26, 2025

TESOL 2025 
Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year

Teachers often feel learning is best achieved via a steadfast path toward defined goals, but acquiring English does not always adhere to that traditional wisdom. Missy untangles English language development as a journey that does not have the same destination for all learners. 

Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, is a teacher from Rogersville, Tennessee who is a staunch advocate for students, families, and teachers. 

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