Troops to Teachers

2015-01-22T13:28:08-05:00

Is anyone familiar with the Troops to Teacher Program in Texas?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jan 22 at 2015 1:32 PM

2015-01-22T13:32:07-05:00

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Dr. Christene V. Nemetsky, Coordinator
Ms. Jacqueline Vela, Program Assistant
Mr. Ronald Holmes, Program Specialist
Texas Troops to Teachers
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Austin, TX 78723-3675
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Texas Troops to Teachers

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Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 25 at 2015 8:03 PM

2015-01-25T20:03:43-05:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2015 8:16 PM

2015-01-25T20:16:26-05:00

Please feel free to send me a message with any questions @SMSgt Brian Schaefer

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2015 8:39 PM

2015-01-25T20:39:23-05:00

Forgot to mention, I completed the program in Texas.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2015 2:16 PM

2015-02-23T14:16:42-05:00

Here is a link to a recent story on the Troops to Teachers Program in the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, NC area. I participated in Troops to Teachers in Minnesota, the program varies in strength from one state to another, but it is present in all 50. Between Troops to Teachers and my Post 9/11 GI Bill, I essentially made money by going and completing my Masters in Special Education at the University of Minnesota.

For those who are on the fence about a post-retirement career in education, look into it! Even up here in semi-Socialist Minnesota, I have found that districts are eager to hire Veterans because of the real-world perspectives the can bring to the classroom, as well as for their maturity and professionalism. In addition, many districts will give preference points to hiring Veterans. Students find it exciting to know that their teacher has actually led an interesting an adventurous life before stepping to the head of the classroom, and the aspects and details you can bring to the table from your military career can lend authenticity to your lessons.

The highest demands in the profession currently are for the areas of math, science, technology, and special education; however, there is currently a large trend of retiring Boomers, so there are jobs in pretty much any concentration.

By all means, look into it!

'Troops to Teachers' program helps US soldiers find teaching careers :: WRAL.com

Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Defense program designed to help eligible military personnel from all branches become educators.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2015 5:03 PM

2015-02-23T17:03:54-05:00

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member, you posted this message a while ago. Have you had any success gathering information? Or do you still have some questions? I used TTT while in Texas.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-01-26T22:16:12-05:00

SMSgt Brian Schaefer,
I went through the program and received my teacher license in Virginia and West Virginia. It’s a great program.

Response by SPC Jacob Hostetler made Sep 4 at 2021 1:46 PM

2021-09-04T13:46:11-04:00

I heard of the program. You should be able to get information at VA center.