How do I connect with my teacher?
You can talk to a teacher via phone or video call—whichever option makes you feel more comfortable.
Talk to a Teacher
The best way to learn about a career? Talk to someone who's in it. Connect with a teacher and get your questions answered.
Talk to a Teacher
The best way to learn about a career? Talk to someone who's in it. Connect with a teacher and get your questions answered.
Time to Get Real
With Talk to a Teacher, the floor is open, no matter where you are in your thought process:
- Will my personality fit in the classroom?
- What impact will I have as a teacher?
- How am I going to pay for teacher training?
It's a good thing to have questions. It's an even better thing to get them answered. Sign up to get advice straight from the source.
Choose Your Match
Talk to a Teacher guarantees that you talk to someone who understands you, your background and your goals. How?
- Start by designating information like subject and state.
- Add a quick description of yourself.
- Get matched with a current teacher who's a good fit.
Get your personalized tips and resources now. (Bonus: Like all TEACH.org products and services, this is totally free.)
Meet our Teachers
Scroll down the page to view calendars and read bios for all Kansas City coaches. Choose a coach and your preferred date, then click to sign up! Don't see a calendar? Try refreshing your page or email kc@teach.org for assistance.
Why Talk to a Teacher?
"No matter who I am speaking with, I believe that the caller and I have come out of Talk to a Teacher conversations wholeheartedly better every time."
Why Talk to a Teacher?
"No matter who I am speaking with, I believe that the caller and I have come out of Talk to a Teacher conversations wholeheartedly better every time."
FAQs
How do I connect with my teacher?
You can talk to a teacher via phone or video call—whichever option makes you feel more comfortable.
- Format
- Length
How long will the calls be?
The maximum call length is 45 minutes. Average calls last between 20 and 40 minutes.
If you have any follow-up questions, TEACH Kansas City can schedule another call for you, or get you in contact with the mentor who you spoke with the first time around.
- Scheduling
How do I schedule the call?
For a phone or video call, all you need to do is select a time frame, and TEACH Kansas City will do the rest.
- Preparation
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 without background distractions.
While no formal preparation is needed, you might want to think through a few questions beforehand:
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What is one thing you didn’t expect before teaching?
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What is the most rewarding part of teaching?
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How do I decide on what grade level and subject to teach?
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What questions should I be asking myself when choosing a teacher prep program?
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Do you have advice for funding my preparation?
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Will my personality fit for teaching?
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The path to teaching is one you craft yourself. When you engage in real-time conversations with professional educators, you get valuable input to complement your online research.
It all adds up to making a more-informed decision that’s right for you. Take the next step and connect now.
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