It’s no secret that a teacher’s income is limited and can prevent one from attending seminars, workshops, and instructional programs that could enhance one’s career and knowledge. But did you know there are two teachers in the Clark County School District (CCSD) who have developed a program to assist with some costs associated with career advancement and help sheds some pounds too?

Candace Yamagata, 54, math teacher at Victoria Fertitta MS, and Sharon Pearson, 57, fourth grade teacher at Sandy Miller ES, developed the Teacher To Teacher 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk to support teachers throughout the CCSD. The program is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at 8 a.m., at the Las Vegas Outlet Center and is open to people of all ages.

“The event raises funds for education, which will help teachers to expand their professional development,” said Pearson. “We are hoping that the program can sustain itself, so it can be around for teachers 20 or more years from now.”

Both educators have been in the district for 14 years and have won numerous awards and grants for their contributions to math and science. In addition, both understand the importance of fitness.

“I walk approximately four miles daily at school and perform some strength training exercises–push–ups, squats, abdominal exercises, and Pilates,” said Yamagata. “I don’t wait for things to be delivered to me, I go and get them myself.”

Both are passionate about their fields of expertise and about the teaching profession, which is why they have developed a program to help educators in more ways than one.

Darryl Thomas

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