1 Immigrant Hispanic/Latinos Teachers ’ Perception of Education

The purpose of the study was to examine five immigrant teachers ’ perceptions of education. This research, especially explored (a) participants ’ motivation of their teaching career choice, (b) their motivation to become a teacher in the USA, (c) challenges they faced in the USA, (d) how they overcame the obstacles they faced, and (e) suggestions for USA teachers who are teaching Latino children. The data was collected using open-ended questions and were analyzed using content analysis. Findings provide evidence that the immigrant teachers utilized a combination of resilient factors and social concerns to reach their professional goals. 3 Immigrant Hispanic/Latinos Teachers ’ Perception of Education The purpose of the study was to examine five immigrant teachers ’ perceptions of education. In particular, this research explored (a) participants ’ motivation of their teaching career choice, (b) their motivation to become a teacher in the USA, (c) challenges they faced in the USA, (d) how they overcame the obstacles they faced, and (e) suggestions for USA teachers who are teaching Latino children