An overview of the education industry. Slide-show produced by Carly Walker

1. what you wish you knew you before became a teacher

3. Making a difference in student’s lives The school atmosphere is full of new ideas and hope To be able to collaborate with teachers and help students Rewarding: to be able to make an impression on others love Why teaching?

5. Love the people they teach

6. Believe in the importance of education

7. Flexible, willing to try new things

8. Can take constructive criticism

9. Not afraid of challenges

10. Good communicator and listener

11. Interactive with students

12. Add personal elements to the classroom

13. Organized

14. Disciplined

15. Problem solvers

16. Creative in how they teach

17. Great fund-raiser

18. Teach beyond the textbook

19. Not afraid of other’s opinions

21. Salaries Teachers for

22. Reasons teachers leave the workforce: Unsupportive administrations Lack of funding and financial support for schools Low salaries Politics and federal testing mandates Draining: takes time, money, energy Too much paper work Getting sick ( catching illnesses from students)

24. Secondary History teachers

25. Secondary English teachers

27. Physical sciences

28. Chemistry

29. Computers/technology

31. Business training and development managers- Average salary in 2008- $87,700

32. Business training and development specialist- Average salary in 2008- $51,450