How do you define rich? For teachers it’s the joy of helping shape the mind of a student. Which makes teaching one of the most rewarding jobs on earth. And the opportunities to feel that richness are greater than ever. Because there’s no shortage of openings for that special breed who wants to make a difference in a student’s life.
Here’s your chance to learn more about teaching – and hear some of Milwaukee’s best teachers explain why teaching means everything to them. Explore. Be inspired. Get the facts. And learn about yourself. You just might realize that shaping the life of a student is a payoff no other career can offer.
Teacher Stories
No one can describe the rewards of teaching quite like teachers themselves. Watch some of Milwaukee’s best educators tell you what teaching means to them. We know you’ll be inspired.
Darnell Hamilton
Darnell Hamilton teaches Special Education at Golda Meir High School. Here he talks about the love he feels for his students, the different perspective he wants them to see, and the incredible imprint each one of them leaves on him.
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Cynthia Gonzalez
Cynthia teaches Social Studies at Escuela Verde. Watch as she expresses her boundless passion for helping students overcome their individual challenges, and the joy she finds in building meaningful relationships with her students.
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Jesse Marshall
Jesse teaches Social Studies at Dr.Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy formerly known as Milwaukee Collegiate Academy. You’ll be inspired as he shares his role as a student mentor, along with the joy he feels every day in shaping lives and preparing students for what awaits outside of the classroom.
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Best in Class
We’re looking to highlight some of Milwaukee’s finest teachers—to inspire more young people to go into the teaching profession. To nominate your “best in class,” complete the information below. Please include a photo and contact information.
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Pathways to Becoming a Teacher
Whether you’re a current high school student, college student or have already earned a degree, we can help you follow the best path to get you where you want to be. Here’s where it all starts.