Student Spotlight: Allen Brown Sets His Sights on a Teaching Career

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

 I grew up in North Carolina and went to Pitt Community College and North Carolina Central University where I played football. I thought I’d have a career in sports but I’ve done a little bit of everything over the years. I do music professionally and am the founder of Mysfyt Music in Raleigh.

What drew you to the field of education?

I come from a family of educators, including my grandfather and my mother. I will be a fourth-generation teacher. It’s something that’s in me. I’m blessed to have certain gifts and feel I’ve been called to be a teacher. I feel that where I am in life, this is where I’m supposed to be.

How did you hear about WGU?

I saw a commercial about WGU and researched best options for education degrees. WGU stood out to me as being online and for the support they provide to students. I was at an event at the Rowan-Salisbury School System and I saw the reverence that WGU had among the staff there.

What degree program are you enrolled in?

I first enrolled as a secondary mathematics major, but right now I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I hope to graduate in late 2023 or early 2024 after I do my student teaching and get my state license.

How has your experience with WGU been so far?

It’s been nothing but a blessing. It’s tough, but it will make you the best teacher you can be. My mentor, Joanna Davis, is wonderful. I love that she keeps me accountable. She’s someone who keeps me in mind as an individual and is someone whose brain I can pick because she has experience as an educator.

What do you hope to do after you graduate?

I’d like to work at a Title I school because that’s something I’m familiar with. I know I can make a difference. Eventually, I’d like to get my master’s degree in counseling and help kids envision a bright future for themselves.

What would you tell someone who has never heard of WGU or WGU’s Teachers College?

I would tell them it’s the best online college. If you have a passion for teaching, this is where you need to be. I have experience with several online schools and WGU has the most structured and balanced curriculum I’ve seen.

Thanks to Allen for participating in this Q&A. We wish him continued success in his studies. WGU’s Teachers College currently offers 40 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, and offers numerous scholarships including the Become a Teacher Scholarship and the WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship