Anfernee Orji, a Rockwall High School grad, returned to a middle school in his hometown to serve as a substitute teacher.

May 2-6 is teacher appreciation week throughout the state of Minnesota. Retired elementary teacher Mary Mobeck, who continues in the district as a substitute teacher and is a board member of the ...

stepping into the classroom as a substitute teacher. “Being a sub, I can really affect multiple kids’ lives,” Orji said. “That’s what I want to do, just to show appreciation,” he said.