Do you remember the teacher who believed in you and inspired you to be the person you are today? Nobel Prize winner and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu talks about the influence of his high school physics teacher, Mr. Miner. Hear him talk about how his teacher made an impact on him and how he learns. The video is part of a national teacher recruitment campaign by the US Department of Education. More than a million teachers are expected to retire in the coming years. It’s an opportunity for a new generation to strengthen and elevate the entire teaching profession. The campaign has several goals, including:

* Increasing the number, quality and diversity of people seeking to become teachers, particularly in high-need schools (rural and urban) and subject areas in greatest demand: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education;
* Connecting aspiring teachers with information about the pathways to teaching including preparation, certification, training and mentoring;
* Celebrating and honoring the profession of teaching

The campaigns will also encourage more minority males to pursue careers in the classroom. Invest in the future. Teach.

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu teaching PSA