2. Teaching Today By Tracy Bennett

3. Teacher shortage Many teachers are needed every year! We need you! Become a teacher today !

4. Why become a teacher? To make a difference in children’s lives To see the world through a child’s eyes To turn the love of learning into the love of teaching To ignite the spark of curiosity in children Help children understand the diversity of culture

5. Schooling to become a teacher High School Diploma Bachelor’s degree - Including Pro-Teach at the University ofPro-Teach Florida (4 years to receive) Masters degree is preferred (and receives more money)

6. Teaching in Gainesville 24 Public Elementary schools 7 Public Middle schools 7 Public High schools 7 Centers

7. "When they ask me what they can do to find personal and professional satisfaction, my advice is simple: become a teacher....The challenges of teaching are outnumbered only by the rewards that come from helping children realize their dreams." - Laura Bush

8. References http://www.firn.edu/doe/evaluation/ pdf/crit1200.pdfhttp://www.firn.edu/doe/evaluation/ pdf/crit1200.pdf http://www.yic.gov/publications/tenr easons/http://www.yic.gov/publications/tenr easons/ http://www.sbac.edu