As a student in international schools, Sophie Brandsar had a regular question for her teachers: How do I become you? Brandsar left Germany at 15 to study at an international […] Read more: ‘Living My Dream’: Finding Happiness and Fulfillment in Education Leadership
Starting your teaching career is an exciting milestone, but it’s natural to wonder what comes next. One question many new teachers face is whether pursuing a Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) […] Read more: Is a Master’s in Education Right for You? What New Teachers Should Consider
William Credit had a vision for his life, and it revolved around basketball. Coming out of high school in Natchez, Mississippi, he was a three-time All-American point guard and one […] Read more: From the Basketball Court to the Classroom: William Credit’s Career Pivot
Mahbuba Shirin did not grow up wanting to be a teacher. She thought she might like to be a journalist or something similarly challenging. Her father, a professor, wanted Shirin […] Read more: ‘Not Done Yet’: Bangladeshi Teacher has Big Dreams for All Students
Sarah Emma Alexander was all set up for a high-powered career in finance. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business economics and got in at a hedge fund, starting as […] Read more: From Finance to Teaching: Finding a Place to Belong
One of the coolest parts of Trina Seitz’ job as a middle school science teacher is the salmon farm. Every fall, Seitz takes her sixth graders on a field trip […] Read more: A Natural Fit: From Ichthyology to Middle School Science
Jennifer Mehrmann had a lot of time during COVID to think about her career. She had a bachelor’s degree in psychology but wasn’t sure what to do with it. And […] Read more: Diving in: Finding a Meaningful, Fulfilling Career in Education
If you’d asked her in high school what she wanted to be when she “grew up,” Cascade Lineback probably would have told you she didn’t know. But she could have […] Read more: A Surprise Calling: From Language, to Teaching, to Teaching the Teachers
Marya Djalal was just trying to volunteer for an after-school program. She was a reporter for the Gettysburg Times in Pennsylvania, and the community had a program called Harvesting Friendships. […] Read more: ‘Falling in Love with Teaching’: From Moreland Candidate to Moreland Instructor