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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. One of the problems is that DC goes to a pricey private school with amazing facilities. The teachers are great for the most part and engage with every student. DC is inspired by them and wants to be like them. The problem really is me. I'm the type-A striver parent who is embarrassed about telling other parents that DC wants to go to elite colleges but "end up" being a teacher. I'm trying hard to change my mindset, but it's not easy. [/quote]

Not gojng yo read all the responses but I know plenty of peole with ivy degrees that do just that.  Encourage your kid to major in something other than education.  They can take some educ classes on the side but get a solid substantive degree — math or comp sci would be particularly useful as no one will teach those.  Then if she hates teaching she will be in a better position to pivot to something else.  Law school is filled with people who taught for a few years and then got frustrated with the pay or thr system.
My kid is similar and is also talking about maybe teaching HS — she really loved tutoring and mentoring so it might be a good fit for her.  I told her I’m not paying Ivy prices for an Ed degree though, so that won’t be her major. (If you really want to just do elementary Ed. Save your money and go to someplace like longwood or Towson.).  I’m fine if that’s the path she chooses though.  [/quote]

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