Oakwood Teacher Remains Positive Despite Large Class Size
Though District 113A budget cuts have resulted in packed classrooms and fewer resources, Sue Scott loves her job as much as ever.
When Oakwood second-grade teacher Sue Scott needs to return a parent's phone call, she's got to make it quick. Her only planning period is from 2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., which gives her just enough time to make one call and stop by the restroom before her 32 students return to class, demanding her attention once again. Scott, who has taught in Lemont-Bromberek District 113A since 1977, has more students and a tighter schedule than she has ever had before. The typical class size for her used to be 21 to 25 students, she said. However, budget cuts throughout the district have caused class sizes to rise significantly for the 2010-2011 school year. The classroom is so crowded that when Scott tried to arrange the desks into collaborative groups, …
