| Myth: I’m planning for law or graduate school and this will sidetrack me.
Fact: Teacher certification is seen as a plus for entrance to law or graduate school. If you can teach others complicated math or science concepts, you probably understand them very well yourself.
Myth: Getting a degree in English, History or a Foreign Language and certification to teach will take me too long.
Fact: No additional hours are required since elective hours are used for education courses. GeauxTeach participants can still graduate in four years.
Myth: I would be reluctant to consider teaching even in the short-term because teachers aren’t paid very well.
Fact: You can earn between $43,000 and $47,000 annually in their first year of teaching in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville public schools, until they are accepted. GeauxTeach graduates can pay back student loans, save money for a first house, or whatever they want. In an unpredictable economy, two career options are better than one.
Myth: There’s a catch. I have to commit to teach for a certain amount of time, right?
Fact: No catch. No commitment. No kidding.
Myth: This sounds too good to be true – two careers with one degree and it doesn’t take any extra hours.
Fact: Now we can almost understand why you might believe this myth. But it’s true – two careers with one degree and no extra hours. |
