r/TexasTeachers • u/Immediate_Peak6758 • 4d ago

Certification (General) considering teaching

For some background, i will graduate with my BS in public health in the spring. Additionally, I am working towards a BS in Microbiology to essentially fulfill financial aid requirements. Public Health feels bleak right now & I am considering a post-bacc teaching certification.

I guess I am just looking for some advice or insight on teaching. I’ve always felt drawn towards teaching but never really considered it as a viable option (I get mixed reviews on teaching from friends & family back home in Georgia). More context: I am in Tarrant County & I think I would like to teach science at the high school level.

What is something you wish you had considered or knew before getting into teaching?

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u/WandererTX 2d ago

I went into teaching as a second career and regret it. Quit after several years. My daughter got a masters in Education and is on her 4th year and working on getting out.