Transitioning from the Military to Teaching: Two Veterans' Journeys through the Entry Year

Over the last two decades, thousands of U.S. military veterans have entered teaching as a second career. This study documents the first year of teaching as experienced by two teachers recently retired from the U.S. military, including the challenges they faced, the professional support they received...

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Published in:The Educational forum (West Lafayette, Ind.) Ind.), 2019-04, Vol.83 (2), p.140-159
Main Authors: Gordon, Stephen P, Newby Parham, Janis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative Teacher Certification
Armed forces
Barriers
Beginning Teachers
Career Change
Career changes
Faculty Development
Interpersonal Relationship
Mentors
Military Service
Professional development
Rewards
Social Support Groups
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Orientation
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching (Occupation)
Transitions
Veterans
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Summary:Over the last two decades, thousands of U.S. military veterans have entered teaching as a second career. This study documents the first year of teaching as experienced by two teachers recently retired from the U.S. military, including the challenges they faced, the professional support they received, their growth and development, and the rewards that came with professional growth. We include recommendations for assisting former service members new to teaching.
ISSN:0013-1725
1938-8098
DOI:10.1080/00131725.2019.1561965