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Retired troops gain career in Oklahoma classrooms

 
By Wendy K. Kleinman    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: September 8, 2008

The three years John Roberson spent as an Army drill sergeant were not enough to satisfy his itch to teach.

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•ELIGIBILITY: Military personnel must have at least six years of active duty behind them as well as a bachelor's degree.

•CERTIFICATION: They go through the alternative certification process that others entering the teaching profession from other fields use. The process takes two to five months.

•EXPENSES: The government provides a $5,000 stipend to help cover travel costs and other fees incurred during the certification process.

Source: State Department of Education

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