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[quote=Anonymous]I have an M.A. in Art History, and worked in the non-profit arts field for about six years.  I found that unfulfilling, and did not want to get my PhD in Art History,  so through a fellowship program I went back to school and got my teacher certification (at age 36).  I now teach Pre-K and pretty much love it.  I've been teaching for five years now.  It is exhausting, all-consuming work, but gratifying.  The administration can be a PITA, some parents are pieces of work (and others are great), but the children are wonderful.

Now that you would, but word of advice: don't think this will be easy.  Expectations are high and resources and planning time are low.  You will take work home; you will spend your own money on supplies.  Also, with my degrees I've always been underpaid for whatever work I did (and do), but you of course already know that you will not make what you did as a lawyer.  Our work as teachers (and some will argue over this) is undervalued IMHO.

Good luck. [/quote]

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