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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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…
Wisconsin special education teacher Stephanie share's her path to teaching story. Read on to learn her story, in her words. Hello! I'm Stephanie Poplin. I'm excited to share my story as a Special Education teacher, and how American Board helped me…
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…
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…
