Aspiring High School Physics Techer

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<p>I live in Indiana I recently finished my Junior year of High school and will be a Senior very soon. I took honors physics my junior year and fell in love with the subject, and already wanting to become a teacher I've came to the conclusion that i want to teach physics in high school. My problem is that I'm not sure how to achieve that, should i major in general education and minor in physics(As my physics teacher suggested) or should i major in physics teacher education? Or should i take a completely different route? </p>

<p>Side question: Any suggested colleges?</p>

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<p>The world desperately needs more physics teachers. However, I would take a broad range of science classes and get an education Masters degree. You have to think long term, and you need a Masters to make any money teaching. That could also give you the flexibility to change careers, if you, like too many new teachers, find the job less than what you expected.</p>

<p>There are many, many programs and types of schools where you can earn your teaching credentials on the job, or don’t need any at all. Knowledge of your content area is the most important thing.</p>