Mason teacher trades classroom for construction site during summer months

Mason teacher trades classroom for construction site during summer months

School is out for the summer, but while students are enjoying the time away from school, teachers like Nathan Johnson are keeping busy with second jobs. Johnson, who teaches at Mason Middle School, spends his summer days working in construction. About 15% of U.S. public school teachers take on non-school summer jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. Many teachers seek additional income as the cost of living continues to rise. Some teachers'…