Troops to Teachers, Proud to Serve Again, DOD, MSDE, DOE

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Troops to Teachers, Proud to Serve Again!

The Troops to Teachers (TTT) program enriches the quality of American education by placing mature, motivated, experienced and dedicated personnel in our nation's classrooms. Thousands of military retirees, separating active duty personnel, and currently drilling members of the reserve components are discovering new and rewarding careers in teaching our nation's children. Veterans who have become public school teachers are “Proud to Serve Again.”

The program has been successful in producing quality teachers in high demand areas — more men and minorities with experience beneficial to successful teaching in mathematics, science and special education who desire to give back by teaching in economically disadvantaged urban and rural schools.

Troops to Teachers is a federal program funded by the Department of Education and administered by the Department of Defense through the Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES). The program provides a link between current and prior armed service members who desire to pursue a career in education by providing counseling, financial and placement assistance.

Contacts

Robert T. Henry, USN (Ret), Troops to Teachers Coordinator
Division of Certification and Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-8286
Fax: (410) 767-8286
Email: rhenry@msde.state.md.us

Karen J. Gardner, Troops to Teachers Assistant,
Division of Certification and Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (866) 251-3123
Email: kgardner@msde.state.md.us

Spouses to Teachers

Spouses to Teachers (STT) is a Department of Defense project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers. STT is currently available in all 50 states and over seas. The program provides support to spouses of active duty military and Selected Reserves in their pursuit of K-12 teaching positions. Limited funding will be provided to eligible spouses to reimburse the cost of examinations required for state teacher licensure/certification. Maximum available financial assistance is $600 per person. Military spouses interested in teaching in Maryland should contact us .
More information regarding Spouses to Teachers can be found at http://www.spousestoteachers.com.