The state of Illinois is dealing with a teacher shortage across the state and schools near and far are struggling to fill positions.

Principal of Moulton Middle School Russ Tomlin says dealing with the teacher shortage has been a frightening but exciting process and has helped them develop a new partnership.

Tomlin is grateful to be teamed up with EIU he explains further the impact they are having to fight the teacher shortage.

Tomlin appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show live from our downtown Shelbyville Studios.