For many educators, the journey to the classroom begins in childhood, inspired by a favorite teacher or a love of learning. But Samantha Gray’s path to teaching took a different […] Read more: A Career Change That Sparked Samantha Gray’s Teaching Passion
“I was always getting fired.” That’s Katina Little’s first response when asked why she became a teacher. “I bounced from career to career for so many years.” Fired? “I can’t […] Read more: ‘I’m That Student’: Moreland Candidate Seeks to Empower Students with Nontraditional Backgrounds
When Gabriela Machin stepped into her classroom for the first time as a teacher, it was a week before the first day of school. She’d already missed half of the […] Read more: North Carolina Teacher Finds Fulfillment in Education
Hamed Ghaheri’s first plan was to work with animals. He finished his master’s in animal physiology in Iran and had a chance to do the Ph.D. program in South Korea. […] Read more: From Wounds to Light: Finding Purpose in Education
At first, Orlando Rodriquez just wanted to play baseball. He grew up playing ball and played second base for three years in college. It was a huge part of his […] Read more: ‘The Right Position’: From the Baseball Diamond to the Classroom
Traditionally, people go to high school before they go to college, but Dr. Chaunda McDavis found herself teaching in higher education for 17 years before moving to high school classrooms […] Read more: Dr. Chaunda McDavis’ Shift from Higher Ed to High School
What do you imagine when you think about switching careers — an exhilarating adventure or an intimidating experience? The truth is that most career changers feel both ways at some […] Read more: 8 Tips for Career Changers from Career Changers
Whether studying psychology as an undergraduate, coordinating unique conferences for attendees from around the world, or helping link the luxury rail industry between the U.S. and Europe, Laura Bisbee has […] Read more: Laura Bisbee is Determined to Encourage Students’ Curiosity
For career changers pursuing a teaching license, balancing work, life, and study can feel daunting. Fortunately, with a flexible teacher preparation program like the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate Program from […] Read more: How to Juggle Full-Time Work While Earning Your Teaching License