Re:Those who can, do... (Score 1)

Just so you know - the best teachers were also likely rather competent in the "doing". Or as you put it, the "amazing professors" - that's why you liked the one's that came OUT of the field and into the classroom. The one's who were never in the field don't exactly have much of anything insightful for one to learn from. I'm going into teaching now as I figure after 20+ years DOING (about 13 in support the rest in other areas completely), I may actually have some knowledge worth passing down. I at least have some clue as to what the preparation of an education is actually for, rather just some theory about preparing them for employment. And being financially set helps, obviously - as the pay does stink and I wouldn't want to have to try to finance my life on what they pay. My father loved teaching. He worked as a project mgr for the FASB. If you're familiar with accounting you should A) Know what organization that is, and B) Likely deal with an awful lot of the rules he helped craft Lord knows those who can't make such wonderful teachers... probably why schools are always looking for qualified, experienced people to fill positions...