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Americas youngest teacher is a 16-year-old MBA student
Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes
15-year-old Shania Muhammad Makes History as Youngest Full-Time Teacher in America
Shania Muhammad, a 15-year-old prodigy from Oklahoma, has made headlines for becoming the youngest full-time teacher in America. Despite her young age, Muhammad already holds a bachelor’s degree from Langston University and associate degrees from Langston and Oklahoma City Community College. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Muhammad’s journey to becoming a teacher started when she made the decision to wait until she turned 16 before accepting a full-time teaching job. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she was homeschooled by her father and focused on college-level academics, which led to her receiving an impressive $3.2 million in scholarship offers despite facing challenges with college applications due to her age.
Despite facing resistance from some parents, Muhammad’s students have shown her respect and admiration for her dedication and knowledge. She aspires to pursue a Ph.D. after completing her MBA and hopes to continue developing her own course materials to inspire future generations.
While Muhammad has achieved remarkable success at a young age, she still enjoys being a teenager and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between work and fun. Her story serves as an inspiration to young people everywhere, showing that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Follow My MBA Career for more inspiring stories of success in the business world.