... duties, be a communicator, a disciplinarian, a conveyor of information, an evaluator, a classroom manager, a counselor, a member of many teams and groups, a decision-maker, a role-model, and a surrogate ... excellence as a teacher, it's a sacrifice you can live with. If not, you will be uncomfortable at best. Teacher training and teacher preparation programs exist in every state, as well as in various ... teach you how to teach. Rather, what we do is get you ready to learn how to teach, and that takes place on the job. My advice is to choose a program that offers a rich balance of subject matter...