High school is the perfect time to begin considering teaching as a career.
Kentucky’s Teaching and Learning career pathway allows students to begin exploring teaching, acquiring skills that will be helpful as an educator and in other professions while earning credit toward their college degree. Ask your school counselor how to join other future teachers in your school or send them to Kentucky’s Grow Your Own webpage to get started!
Focused on general theory and practice of learning and teaching, basic principles of educational psychology, art of teaching, planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education, the pathway is designed to:
- Provide a balance of scholarly and clinical experiences and emphasize reflective practice
- Create authentic experiences that engage students in effective educator practices
- Create knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators
- Engage rising educators as participants in the statewide community of educators
There’s power in teaching.
Along with the Teaching and Learning career pathway, Educators Rising gives students the opportunity to further develop their professional skills.
Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, Educators Rising provides passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustains their interest in the profession and helps them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators.
“I joined my school’s chapter during the beginning of my junior year. I only participated because some of my friends had joined, but it soon transformed my perception of the value of teaching. I will forever by thankful to Educators Rising for helping me discover my life’s purpose.”
–Jared Wilson,
Whitley County
Educators Rising Participant
“I want to be a teacher because I want to make an impact in my community. I want to reach these students or these youth that have no hope. I want to give them something to hope for, help them expand their knowledge, and help them believe in themselves.
–Tamir Harper,
Educators Rising
2017-18 National Vice President
Find Kentucky high schools with chapters of Educators Rising and schools and/or Teaching and Learning Career Pathways on this map.
Learn more about Educators Rising membership at the Educators Rising Membership hub.