Alma Exley Scholars have been making a difference in classrooms since the late 1990s. They are teaching — and working in leadership positions — in schools across Connecticut and from Boston to Los Angeles.

Now that most of them have been in the classroom for a number of years, they are in a position to share their experience with others who are embarking on their careers.

From time to time, we will post entries that will help future teachers make choices relating to their own education and careers. Scroll down to learn about their experiences in their own words