We believe strong teachers often come directly from the communities they serve. Brent Clayson is one of those teachers. After receiving an American Board scholarship, Brent completed his certification and began teaching special education. Today, he helps students build…
Now a high school chemistry teacher in Mississippi, Jordyn K. represents what makes American Board teachers so impactful: strong community ties, real-world motivation, and a deep commitment to student success. A lifelong influence leads to the classroom For Jordyn,…
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…
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…
While the start of a new school year is a fresh opportunity to inspire, it can also feel a bit chaotic. So, we propose that you read this blog post and take a moment to reflect on the powerful…
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…
