The federal government has appropriated $75 million to recruit new teachers.

Cheryl Andrews, teaching at the elementary school where she is training to be a teacher.

Shane Miller is licensed to teach in middle school, but because of shortages at his high school he must teach, English, History and Math.

Pam Tackett, oversees teacher training programs for the state of Texas.

Theresa Jinks, a teacher in a New York city public school, taught for two years then left the profession to enter graduate school.

Former professional football player, Earl Cooper teaches Special Ed. in his hometown in Texas. He became a teacher through an Alternative Certification program.