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Education center teaches Airmen how to become teachers

An attendee of the Troops to Teachers seminar reviews informational packets provided Jan. 6, 2014, in the education center, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The seminar informs service members, prior service and retirees of the opportunities Troops to Teachers provides to assist in the transition to the education career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Education center teaches Airmen how to become teachers

Bill Hardesty, Troops to Teachers Wyoming’s representative, informs Airmen and retirees on opportunities to start a career in education Jan. 6, 2014, in the education center, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Hardesty said he has assisted more than 100 service members enter into the education career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Education center teaches Airmen how to become teachers

Published Jan. 9, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The F.E. Warren education center here hosted its quarterly Troops to Teachers seminar Jan. 6.

"This seminar exists to provide info [to service members about] the overall availability and process necessary to get into the education career field," said Bill Hardesty, the Troops to Teachers Wyoming representative.

Troops to Teachers seminars have provided resources to service members and retirees since 1994.

Hardesty said he has been involved with the program for more than six years and has helped more than 100 prior-service members obtain careers in education.

The website Troops to Teachers states that service members have established a reputation as excellent teachers and role models for students due to their leadership skills, breadth of experience, dedication, commitment and maturity.

"Having an entity like this for prior-service, like me, is a great help," said Kim Fetterer, wife of Tech. Sgt. Brandon Fetterer, 90th Operations Support Squadron.

Although the program helps military affiliates enter the field of education, it is not a teacher certification program.

"It opens up an avenue of communication people may not know about," said Nick Bellack, assistant director for the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. "[We] have info people can use and this is a way for us to give it to them."

As Airmen transition out of the military, Troops to Teachers helps guide those who want another opportunity to serve their country and give back to their communities.

For more information about the seminars, contact the education center at 773-2117. For information about the Troops to Teachers program, visit their website at www.troopstoteachers.net.