Laurie Said:

Are there any scholarships for people who want to go back to school to become a teacher?

We Answered:

View the following websites:
http://www.ashfoundation.org/Foundation/…
http://che.oregonstate.edu/students/scho…

Phyllis Said:

Becoming a teacher ?

We Answered:

My advice would be to go and volunteer in a real classroom and spend time talking with teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Get the REAL picture of what a teaching career involves, not the one portrayed on news programs or in the movies. Don't make the mistake many people do by thinking since they went to school themselves, they know what teaching is like. Be sure this is the career for you before you commit to the long and expensive process of becoming a credentialed teacher. Teaching is not an easy job and only the most dedicated ones will truly be successful.

Tiffany Said:

At what age did you become a "full time teacher"?

We Answered:

I was a 34 year old stay-at-home mom when I returned to college as a full-time student four nights a week. During the day I worked as a substitute (supply?) teacher for one year, then a teacher's aide for one year, then I did my student teaching for one semester, then graduated at the age of 36. I've been a full time teacher for the last 12 years and have enjoyed teaching my students and collaborating with my colleagues.

Probably the most challenging part of my job has been dealing with inexperienced administrators who come and go on a regular basis because they are more committed to climbing their career ladder instead of serving the community's children.