You may be a person who enjoys learning and sharing knowledge with others. You may find satisfaction in working with young people and seeing them grow in skill and independence. You may be challenged by work requiring organization of complex materials, constant communication with others, and leadership skills. These characteristics and others make a good secondary teacher.
Secondary teachers know that a good education is the key to the future for tomorrow's adults.
Respect the individual differences in development, attitude, and learning needs of young people as they respond to new situations. Work with other educators to plan for a school learning environment that will challenge all students. Share yourself and your commitment to teaching with the community as you work on behalf of youth. Secondary education is a career in which you can realize the satisfaction of helping others while you work in a supportive educational setting that will constantly challenge you to grow and learn. To find out if preparation in secondary education is a wise choice for you, you can do several things before you get to college.