If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. Many aspiring educators know they want to make a difference but aren’t certain which path makes the most sense. That’s why so many…
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If becoming a teacher is something you’ve been thinking about, the hardest part is often figuring out where to begin. The process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re balancing family and a full-time job. The good news is that…
One of the most common misconceptions about becoming a teacher is that you need to go back to college for another degree. For many adults—career changers, parents, veterans, and paraprofessionals—that assumption alone can stop the journey before it even…
Brad Burkhardt’s journey to becoming a teacher and coach begins right where his career now thrives—his hometown of Macon. “I grew up in Macon, I love this town and this school district,” he says. Today, Brad serves in several…
A Long, Winding Path to the Classroom Celebrating our Homegrown Heroes, we asked American Board graduate Mike Hemphill, Missouri teacher, to share his experience. Below, he details what led him down the a long road to teaching. Mike also…
Jillian Discovers Her Path to Teaching Jillian’s experience as a working-mom-turned-teacher begins in her hometown, where she grows up, works, and eventually finds her calling. She says she worked “at a local gym part-time and as a paraprofessional in…
Veterans bring a unique and powerful set of skills to the teaching profession. They apply their service, leadership, and dedication to create vibrant, structured, and student-focused classrooms. Notably, more than 100,000 Veterans have transitioned to teaching over the past 30 years.…
Feeling stuck in a workplace rut or going-nowhere job? Constantly dreading your Mondays? That’s more than just frustration—it’s a real signal to consider a change. Hating your work week is a sign it's time to leave your dead-end job…
Faster, Cheaper, Easier Teacher Certification Dreaming of becoming a teacher, but the idea of returning to college and accumulating debt feels impossible? Many aspiring educators explore alternative certification routes for exactly that reason. At the forefront of this movement…
Faster, Cheaper, Easier Teacher Certification If you’re interested in becoming a teacher but can’t imagine going back to college and taking on more debt, you're not alone. At this point, you’ve likely explored alternative teacher certification. Leading the way…
