Chapter 13: Improving Teachers and Schools, and School Reform

Preparing to be a teacher is a difficult task, however I hope to be better equipped for the career by the time I graduate. One way I hope to do that is through any volunteer opportunities that I get with schools, in addition to the practicum and student teaching that are required for my degree. I also would like to get involved with an association like Student Education Association of Maine.
Once I have graduated, I will need to accomplish many goals in order to succeed as a teacher. I hope to eventually move to Connecticut, so I will need to gain the certifications that are required for the state, and hopefully someday achieve my certification from the National Board of Professional Teachers. As a teacher, I plan to work together with other teachers to improve the quality and approach to teaching in all areas of the school, as well as to make sure that I involve the parents in their children’s education.