Advice is welcome from anyone, especially from those who are or have been passionate teachers in public schools and conducted research at the university level.

I will be applying to Teacher’s College for Fall 2016 to gain my Master’s in Teaching in Curriculum which will have a focus in inquiry, teaching as curriculum making, and teaching for social justice. I’ve decided to do this degree because it will give me my professional certificate in teaching as I feel I really want to teach in public elementary schools for some time before doing research in Urban Education and policy. I am aware or have been told on more than one occasion, that teacher certification master’s programs are not looked at highly when planning a career in research for the future. Although, I feel a need and want to teach in the public education system for some time and go into research much later on. I feel like my classroom experience for a solid amount of time can enhance my future research, I love student teaching, I love tutoring and kids growing emotionally and intellectually. If possible, please share your thoughts, your advice is precious to me.