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We know you don’t take career decisions lightly. If you have questions about teaching, talk to a current educator in Houston for advice.

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Talk to a Teacher

Real Talk with Real Educators

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Sign up for Talk to a Teacher to get answers to your career questions from a current educator. There can be a lot to juggle when deciding whether teaching is for you: How do I get started? Will my personality fit in the classroom?  What requirements are there? What will it be like, day in and day out?

Get your advice from someone who’s been in your shoes before.
 

Someone Who Gets You

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With Talk to a Teacher, you’re connected with Houston-area educators who are invested in learning about your background and goals.

To get the best advice, you can provide information during signup that helps our teachers get to know you better, including your most burning questions about the career and your fit for it. 

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FAQs

What format should I be using?

You have the option of talking to a teacher via phone or video call. Choose whichever option you prefer or makes you more comfortable.

Don’t have time for a call? Just open LiveChat on any of our webpages to get real-time answers.
 

How long will the session be?

The maximum call length is 30 minutes. Average calls last between 20 and 30 minutes. If you have any follow-up questions, TEACH for Houston can schedule another call for you or get you in contact with the mentor you spoke with the first time.

How do you schedule the phone calls?

For a phone or video call, all you need to do is select a teacher you want to meet with and a convenient time for them to connect with you.

How should I prepare?

Choose a call location with low background noise or that’s very quiet. If it’s a video call, try to take your call in a location with good lighting and without background distractions.

When you sign up, you’ll complete a short survey to help prepare your advisor for your conversation, but it’s a good idea to think through a list of questions beforehand. We recommend that you check out our suggestions for questions below:

  • What is one thing you didn’t expect before teaching?
  • What is the most rewarding part of teaching?
  • How do I decide on what grade level and subject to teach?
  • What questions should I be asking myself when choosing an educator preparation program?
  • Do you have advice for funding my preparation?
  • Will my personality fit for teaching
     

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Your path to teaching is your own. When you talk with a professional educator, you get valuable input and advice that’ll help you make informed decisions. (You want those.)

Take the next step and connect now.

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