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Hi, I have a question for any GT teacher on here. I am currently in college, and thinking about changing my major to Education and becoming a GT teacher. What did you major in, and how did you get to become a GT teacher? If you don't mind answering, how much do you make? If I received a Master's degree, could I make more than with just a Bachelor's? I am really interested in this field, but I have very little information to help me make my final decision! Any help would be appreciated!
el ed To my knowledge, each state sets its own requirements. If I, a retired gifted teacher, am wrong maybe someone will correct me, please.

Jobs in gifted ed(and others fields)are not that easy to come by these days. Many jobs have been cut due to budget shortfalls.

I had a masters in gifted ed and never made a higher salary than any o...See More
Oct 7, 2011
M It is a great field but whether or not your pay would go up depends on the district. My school district rewards teachers for continuing their education. Pay goes up at Masters Degree, Masters Plus 30, Doctorate. Also, pay goes up if teachers receive National Board Certification.

In some states, gifted might be an add-on certificate to anot...See More
Oct 8, 2011


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