"Career Change at 38: Finding Reward as a Teacher"

Megan Hall, a 38-year-old with a background in biology and various jobs, found her calling in teaching after experiencing burnout from pandemic-era home repairs. Despite initial hesitations, she pursued an online certification program and landed a high school science position, ultimately winning the District Teacher of the Year award. Her pivot into education provided financial security and a sense of purpose, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the teaching profession amidst ongoing shortages and alternative certification programs.