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You've Helped to Secure Their Future...
Now Help Them Build It!
The Troops to Teachers program is designed to assist separating or retiring military personnel in pursuing a rewarding second career in public education (elementary, secondary or vocational) while also facilitating employment in public schools. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the U.S. Department of Defense through DANTES, the long term goal of the program is to help improve American education by providing mature, self-disciplined, experienced and dedicated personnel for the nation's classrooms.
Maryland school districts are looking to fill teacher shortages in math, science, special education, English, foreign language and computer science classrooms. Other opportunities are sometimes available in elementary, social sciences, vocational and language arts. Employers are showing a great interest in individuals with prior military service who can provide positive role models for the nation's public school students. The program serves as a link between interested military personnel and education related agencies such as: traditional teacher certification programs, alternative certification programs, school districts, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Division of Certification & Accreditation, V.A. offices, and college placement offices. Administration of the Maryland Troops to Teachers Program is provided by the MSDE.
Troops to Teachers Qualities:
- Troops are well educated with content expertise
- Troops have a practical application of their knowledge and education
- Troops are mature and disciplined with many life experiences
- Troops believe that all children can learn
- Troops have problem solving skills
- Troops reflect America's diversity
- Troops are culturally sensitive and well traveled
- Troops believe in setting high standards for the education community and for the students
- Troops work well as part of a team
- Troops are goal oriented
- Troops have a "can do" attitude and commitment to mission accomplishment
- Troops have the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome obstacles
- Troops have a strong work ethic
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