For Our Incredible Rocketship Educators

by Rocketship Public Schools | April 29, 2025

In honor of Educator Appreciation Week, we’re excited to share a special video that captures the gratitude of our Rocketeers and their families. Hear directly from our students as they…

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3 Classroom Systems New Teachers Swear By

September 30, 2024

Professional development is an integral part of being a Rocketship teacher. As we kick off the school year, our educators wanted to share advice for new teachers so everyone feels more confident this fall! As a first year teacher, establishing a smooth and productive classroom environment can feel a tad overwhelming. Thankfully, these simple strategies…

You Can Do Hard Things: One Teacher’s Journey from Para to a Top Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools | July 22, 2024

Meet Emily Suarez Del Real, a dedicated first grade teacher at Rocketship Southside Community Prep in Milwaukee who is from the very community she serves. Yet, even though Emily grew up in the South side community, she had to travel a long distance to get a quality education. “My mom believed the only way I…

How Co-Teacher Collaboration Can Benefit Your Classroom

Alejandra Chavez, Education Specialist at Rocketship Mosaic Elementary | June 10, 2024

While working at Rocketship Mosaic Elementary, I have learned that collaboration is key for a successful, inclusive classroom. As an education specialist, I case manage and provide specialized academic instruction for students with learning disabilities. Rocketship operates a meaningful inclusion model that allows students with special education needs to remain in the general education classroom…

Embracing Growth: My Journey at Rocketship

By Irum Pierce, Assistant Principal at Rocketship Infinity Community Prep | April 18, 2024

Whenever someone asks me what my favorite part of my job is, I know the answer immediately: Coaching teachers. Coaching allows me to work with teachers with a variety of experiences, dive into content and student data, and directly impact the growth and success of students, which is exactly why I love being an Assistant…

From Founding Parent to Grand Slam Teacher: My Journey with Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Karla Gutierrez, Lead ILS at Rocketship Southside Community Prep | November 6, 2023

While most at Rocketship Southside Community Prep know me as a Lead Instructional Learning Specialist supporting Rocketeers in Learning Lab, my journey with Rocketship began as a founding parent when Rocketship first came to Milwaukee in 2013. Since then, all of my four children have attended Rocketship Southside Community Prep. Initially, I got involved with…

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