Career Switcher Program:Testimonials
Career Switcher's Latest Teacher of the Year:
Still not sure whether the Career Switcher Program is right for you? Don't take our word for it.
We are proud to share testimonials provided to us by Career Switcher Program graduates. We believe that these testimonials are strong evidence of our program's quality.
If you're considering applying for admission into the Career Switcher Program, please take a few minutes to review a few of these testimonials.
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Accolades & Awards
Congratulations to Mr. Joel Silva (spring 2017 cohort) for earning Dozier Middle School's "Call To Action" Award. Joel received this award for Quality Instruction, Student Engagement, and Building Positive Relationships.
We are proud of you, Joel! Keep doing great things.
Joel Silva
Call To Action Award
Dozier Middle School
Patricia Fitz Kerr
Nominated for Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
Ettrick Elementary School, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Windley Hofler Walden
Rookie Teacher of the Year Award
Nansemond River High School
Jim Duke
Rookie Teacher of the Year Award
Kings Fork Middle School (8th Grade Physical Science)
Teri Sheffield
Rookie Teacher of the Year Award
Lakeland High School
Comments from Graduates
"This program has helped me realize a life-long goal. I have been able to go into a classroom and teach with confidence and I have the satisfaction of knowing that I am giving back to my community what was given to me."
"I wanted to take a minute to thank you. My personal experience with Career Switchers has been fantastic. I'm very happy with my decision to teach and couldn't be happier with the preparation I received from the program.Thank you again for all you do."
Thank you all for your support and assistance during the last few months and I am sure in months to come! You guys are awesome and represent a terrific life changing program. Bless you all! Have a great summer!
"The partnerships that I have established with children I teach and with colleagues in my school have taught me that the Career Switcher Program really identified the skills in teaching that would make me a master teacher and I am continuing to work toward that goal."
"If you guys need anyone to come to the seminars to talk with prospective Career Switchers, I will be glad to help "sell" the ODU program.It worked out perfectly for me and I'm happy to tell anyone who asks that you guys did a great job for me."
"We very much appreciate our collaboration and partnership with you and your program. Your students were amazing!"
"For me this program was a Godsend...I had wanted for years to transition into teaching but with two small children, a working wife, and the significant licensure requirements, it just wasn't feasible. This program gave me the skills needed and enabled me to find the place where I belong...in a learning environment."
"I got a wonderful job and I love my school. Thank you for the Career Switcher program."
