In a time of a global pandemic, when there is no school, not very much work, and everyone is staying home parents are feeling just how "essential" the teachers in their life are. Many parents are trying the homeschool route, and many have come to realize that teachers really are a special brand of people. As one parent said to me, "I have a whole new respect for someone that can hang out with my kid all day and not want to scream." The Laramie County School District #2 has started their online learning initiative. I was able to talk with two teachers that are working hard to keep our local...