Meet two Tacoma Public Schools teachers with incredible career journeys that led them back to the classroom.

Jason Bullock spent years in the veterinary sciences industry before returning to his first love—teaching science. Today, he inspires students every day at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi) with hands-on learning and real-world connections.

Jake Bailey served as a helicopter pilot before trading the cockpit for the classroom. Now a physics teacher at Foss High School, he brings a unique perspective to lessons, showing students how science powers the world around them.

From the animal lab to the physics lab, their stories show how diverse experiences enrich education and empower students to dream big.