Directed and Produced by Karen Lauritsen

Karen's decision to document her first year as a high school English teacher was inspired by her fear of impending isolation. She was excited about the thoughtful and intelligent people she had met in the MUSE program, but was warned by professors and veteran teachers that the demands of teaching would soon overwhelm their lives. The documentary was a way to stay connected with her cohort and understand what they were going through.

This is her first documentary.

 

Edited by Aaron Miller

Aaron has been working in television since 1997 as a post production coordinator, supervisor, and associate producer.  His credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Tru Calling, Global Frequency, Point Pleasant, The Inside and Blade: The Series.  In addition to My Name is Teacher Aaron is working on other personal and professional editing projects.