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After two years working at a marketing agency, Kendra Noyes began reconsidering the career she thought she wanted. Moving from marketing to teaching would bring her back to the world she knew growing up and open doors she hadn\u2019t imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the American Board graduate is in her eighth year of education. She supports students in a special education classroom, holds a master\u2019s degree, and plans to pursue a doctorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But her story began with a firm conviction: she did not want to become a teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing Up in a Family of Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll my life, I have been surrounded by educators and in school buildings,\u201d Kendra shares. \u201cBoth of my parents were teachers and my dad was a coach. I had aunts, uncles, cousins, who all worked at schools too\u2014which just meant more eyes on me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a child, having so many educators in the family meant familiar faces throughout her school years. As an adult, she came to appreciate something else about her parents\u2019 careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt took coming into adulthood to realize and be thankful for my parents ability to be home over summers and holiday breaks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, her original career plans led her toward public relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Marketing to Teaching: Why Kendra Changed Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I went to college, I just KNEW I did not want to be a teacher. I could not do what my parents did!\u201d she recalls. \u201cInstead, I decided I wanted to work in the communications office in a school district, so I got a degree in public relations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That degree helped Kendra develop skills she would later bring into education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI learned and developed amazing skills in communication, problem-solving, management, and planning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After college, she spent two years working at a marketing agency. Then, she and her husband learned they were expecting their first baby. The news changed how she imagined her future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSide note: I also married a teacher!\u201d she adds. \u201cIt was then that I decided I HAD to have summers and holidays off to give my kids the childhood I had.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching, once the career she had ruled out, became the path she wanted to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing Online Teacher Certification with American Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kendra needed a way to enter teaching without starting over with another college degree. While researching her options, she discovered American Board, also known as ABCTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I was exploring different options on how to become a teacher, I discovered ABCTE. This was an inexpensive, and quick way to earn my teaching certificate compared to going back to school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Board\u2019s online teacher certification program<\/a> offers a self-paced route for people who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree. For Kendra, earning her teaching certificate also created room to explore her interests before choosing further education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI knew that once I was in the classroom, I could make some different decisions on if I wanted to specialize in a certain area of education and go back and get more degrees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She didn\u2019t need to plan her entire education career before taking the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a Career Supporting Students in Special Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, Kendra\u2019s work centers on supporting students and working with the people who help them succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow that I\u2019m in my eighth year of education, I am immensely grateful to ABCTE for the ability to earn my teaching certificate,\u201d she says. \u201cI have been teaching in a special education classroom, managing students\u2019 IEPs, communicating with families and staff, and advocating for the needs of all students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The communication, planning, and problem-solving skills she developed before teaching have a clear connection to those responsibilities. Her career change gave those skills a new purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her professional growth has continued, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI also now have my master\u2019s degree in special education and plan to start a doctoral program in educational leadership in January.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as a decision about her family\u2019s future has grown into an education career with more goals ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendra\u2019s Recommendation for Other Career Changers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking back, Kendra credits both the example her parents set and the opportunity to earn her certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is all thanks to my parents, for setting the ultimate example, and to ABCTE for providing an incredible and accessible opportunity. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to change careers and help our students learn and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her experience offers encouragement to people whose first career choice no longer fits their goals. A public relations degree and a marketing job were part of her journey to the classroom. Eight years later, she continues to build on that experience while supporting students and pursuing her own education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to Make Your Own Career Change to Teaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re moving from marketing to teaching or exploring education from another profession, your experience can be part of what you bring to the classroom. American Board\u2019s online teacher certification program helps bachelor\u2019s degree holders prepare for teaching through self-paced study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Kendra, you don\u2019t need to have your entire future mapped out to explore your options. Visit AmericanBoard.org<\/a> to learn how the program works and review the teacher certification requirements in your state<\/a>. Your next career could begin with helping students build their futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs About Moving From Marketing to Teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can I become a teacher with a public relations or marketing degree?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. American Board accepts bachelor\u2019s degrees in any field, including public relations and marketing. Your degree does not need to match the subject you want to teach. Review your state\u2019s requirements to understand the certification steps that apply to you. American Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What skills can transfer from marketing to teaching?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Communication, problem-solving, management, and planning can all support classroom work. Kendra developed these skills before becoming a teacher. Today, her responsibilities include managing students\u2019 IEPs, communicating with families and staff, and advocating for students. American Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I prepare for teacher certification while working?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. American Board\u2019s online teacher certification program is self-paced, allowing candidates to study around their current jobs and other commitments. You can prepare after work or on weekends as you work toward a career in education. American Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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