Becoming a teacher? Start wherever you are on the road.
To become a teacher you finish a preparation program, complete student teaching (and the edTPA in many states), earn your license, and land a first contract. Road to Teaching walks you through each step, from your first semester to the job offer.
Free to start: the edTPA sample chapter and the interview prep kit. Or find your stage ↓
How to become a teacher: three stages, one road.
Each stage opens to the free tools for that moment and shows where the book picks you up.
Teacher preparation
Building your foundation before student teaching.
Student teaching + edTPA
Surviving the practicum and passing edTPA the first time.
Finding a teaching job
Resume, applications, interviews, and the offer.
- Interview Prep Kit (10 Qs) Free
- 100+ interview questions Read
- Job search guide: resume, principals, hiring timeline Guide
Trusted by teachers who got hired
“Dr. Hougan’s passion and book directly contributed to my success landing contract after contract.”
“It’s not just a book; it’s a companion for those serious about making a difference through education.”
“As an HR Director, I highly recommend this book to any aspiring teacher. It bridges the gap between graduation and employment.”
Dr. Eric Hougan
For years, Eric has prepared teacher candidates for the classroom. He holds a doctorate from the University of Washington and is a former National Board Certified Teacher. He wrote Road to Teaching to give future teachers the practical, start-to-finish guidance he wished he’d had on his own path into the profession.
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Who is the book for?
Anyone becoming a teacher, at any stage, from students entering a preparation program, through student teaching and edTPA, to candidates interviewing for their first position.
Does it help with edTPA?
Yes. Part II covers edTPA planning, instruction, and assessment with frameworks and examples. You can also download a free sample chapter to start.
Is there teacher interview preparation?
Yes. 100+ real interview questions with a simple 5-step answer framework. Browse free questions by category.
Where can I get it?
The book is on Amazon in paperback ($12.99) and Kindle ($7.99).
Wherever you are, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
316 pages of step-by-step guidance, from your first semester through signing your first teaching contract.
