Kaitlyn’s path to teaching began long before she entered her own classroom. “I was raised in a small town in Idaho," she explains, "surrounded by a family of hardworking farmers and influential educators.” Teaching showed up early in her…
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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…
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.…
Not the whole picture: when most people think of teaching, they picture lesson plans, classrooms, and students. But the influence of teachers doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. Teachers can build stronger communities, playing a critical role in…
The first few weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. Important to note, that includes the relationship between teachers and parents. When parents feel connected and informed, they’re more likely to support classroom efforts and reinforce…
A great school year starts with a positive classroom culture. Before the first bell rings, before content is introduced, and long before assessments begin, students are forming opinions—about you as their teacher, about one another, and about what it…
Future teachers can find an affordable and flexible path to the classroom through American Board’s certification program. We work to make teacher certification more accessible for career changers, paraprofessionals, and others ready to lead in the classroom. Each year…
Each May, we pause to recognize the educators who go above and beyond to serve their students. But Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is more than a thank-you—it’s a moment to honor the impact teachers make and the commitment it takes to…
A Non-Traditional Start with Real-World Perspective Kyle Smith didn’t start his career in a classroom—but everything he learned in business, coaching, and life brought him there. Today, he's teaching in Missouri, leading classrooms in special education math, government, and…
