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Every great teacher’s journey begins with the profound influence of another exceptional educator. That’s because teachers create teachers. They plant the first seeds that a career in education is more than a job; it’s a calling. Perhaps it’s your calling, too. Are you ready to inspire the next generation?

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A Path of Purpose

A career in education isn’t always a straight path. Some teachers find their calling early, while others explore different careers before returning to the classroom. No matter your journey, your path toward a purposeful career in education begins today.

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Why a Career in Education is Right for You

Central Ohio is one of America’s fastest-growing regions, presenting aspiring teachers with a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of an educational evolution.

  • Competitive Salaries

    4th in the Nation

  • Teacher Pension

    1st in the Nation

  • Advanced Career Opportunities

    Explore administration, coaching and counseling

  • High Demand

    + 5% need for High School Teachers by 2031

Why Teach Ohio

Central Ohio Teachers Share Their Passion for Education

I wake up excited to go to work every day. I feel drawn to it, almost like a calling. I’m passionate about getting kids excited about what I teach and the sport I coach. Their enthusiasm makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something meaningful.

Brian Nicola

High School Journalism

I encounter kids with extremely difficult lives, facing unimaginable challenges at such a young age. Some kids are upset on the last day of school because they lose a stable source of food, love, and attention. Providing this consistency is crucial, and I’m proud to do it. Public education is vital for these kids who need us and the system.

Trina Martin

Elementary Literacy

With a little effort, you can find many paths to a teaching license. Previous career experience can enrich your teaching, offering real-world knowledge that many lifelong teachers lack. Imagine bringing expertise from engineering or sales into the classroom.

Sydney Dietz

High School Intervention Specialist

I adore witnessing the growth of children from the beginning to the end of the year. My greatest passion is granting them access to literature, enabling them to escape into their own world through books. This passion is what led me to become a literacy coach, particularly for elementary students.

Lori France

Elementary Reading Specialist

I believe my job is 49% teaching history and 51% shaping better human beings. Leaving the world better than we found it is crucial. My previous corporate job, though lucrative, was unfulfilling. Teaching is my true passion, where I can make a meaningful impact on others’ lives.

Justin Dennen

Middle School Social Studies

​​I came into teaching in my mid-thirties after volunteering in the classroom. I loved the environment, the kids, and the teachers I worked with. They encouraged me to get my teaching degree, which I did. 

Leigh Ann Hewitt

Elementary Math

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Take the First Step to Becoming a Teacher

Shape Lives
and Inspire Futures

Remember the teacher who inspired and changed your life? Become a teacher to make that same profound impact on the next generation. Take the next step to discover how you can inspire, educate, and shape countless lives.

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