Ambitious teachers are the ones who enter this career to affect change. These are the ones who want to meet the demand for great teachers: They make it their goal to help improve the quality of education for everyone. These teachers are willing to work in high needs schools, where there is low teacher retention and impoverished communities desperate for committed, talented teachers.
Very ambitious teachers take it a step further. As described in our “Benefits of a Master’s” page, having a Master’s in Education or another advanced degree increases a teacher’s career prospects. Teachers with advanced degrees (Master’s, Doctorate, etc.) are eligible for more promotions and many go into the field with the intention of becoming a principal or school administrator. You can even end up working for your district or state’s board of education. At this level, you can effect real change by helping shape the future of education in your area.
When a teacher says their goal is to "make a difference", this is what they mean. They not only want to change the lives of their students, they want to change the face of education.
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TEACHER
Non-FictionA teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who aids others to acquire knowledge, competences or values.
