Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)
What is MSTI?
The Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) strives to recruit and support potential future math and science teachers. MSTI's goal is to provide information, guidance, resources, and supports to undergraduate students and community members who would like to prepare to become math and/or science teachers.
Why become a Math / Science Teacher?
"I touch the future. I teach.” Teacher-Astronaut Christa McAuliffe
People find different reasons and rewards for becoming teachers. They teach because they find fulfillment in imparting their knowledge of a subject to an eager new audience. They teach because they love the interaction with children and watching the signs of understanding appear on a child’s face. They teach because they have such dedication to Math and/or Science that teaching these subjects to others is a natural way to further own interest in it while getting others to love it as well. They teach because they were inspired by a teacher while they were in school and want to become that kind of teacher to their own students. They teach because they want to make a difference in the world by making a difference in a child’s life.
If you recognize yourself in any of those statements, if you want to touch the future, then Math and Science teaching is the profession for you.
Math and Science teachers are in high demand.
Teachers are 6x more likely to say that they make a difference in people's lives than other STEM professionals.
You can get a job almost anywhere as a Math/Science teacher.
Most teaching jobs have better retirement benefits than a private industry.
There are student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for Science and Math teachers.
Teacher benefits
Make a difference in students' lives
Student loan forgiveness
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
Pension and retirement
Family-friendly work hours
Regular and reliable schedule