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Home · Celebrity

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers

Before they made it big, they were molding minds.
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
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Teachers have a tough job. They’re in charge of molding young minds and making sure that children have the foundation they need to move forward and become successful.

There are a few celebs who can relate. From Craig Robinson to Mr. T, these famous faces know just how hard and rewarding being a teacher can be.

01
Jesse Williams

Before becoming one of our favorite doctors on Grey’s Anatomy, Williams was a Philadelphia high school teacher. The actor taught English, African Studies, and American Studies.

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers
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02
Barack Obama

Prior to serving as the 44th United States president, Obama was a professor at the University of Chicago Law School for 12 years. 

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers
Scott Olson
03
Roberta Flack

Following her father’s sudden death, Flack took a teaching job at 19, performing at night clubs in the evening and on weekends. 

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04
Mr. T

We pity the fool who skipped Mr. T’s gym class because we bet it was pretty fun.

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers
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05
Jill Scott Mane Moments: 2017

In a 2015 Huffington Post article, Scott opened up about her days as a teacher and ways to prevent police assaults in school. 

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers
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06
Craig Robinson

The comedian and actor was a Chicago music teacher before his big break. Robinson taught at Horace Mann Elementary in South Chicago and Henry Eggers Middle School.

Bet You Didn’t Know These Famous Faces Used To Be Teachers
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