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…
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.…
When Chase Glorfield began his career as a sportswriter, he never imagined he would one day become a dual subject Idaho teacher. Covering football, basketball, and Olympic sports for a local newspaper was exciting, but something was missing. “I…
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…
When people search for meaningful careers, they’re looking for more than just a paycheck. They want work that matters. They want purpose, connection, and the chance to make a lasting impact. That’s why teaching continues to stand out. Teachers shape…
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…
