Every US president and first lady who worked as a schoolteacher

• A surprising number of US presidents and first ladies have worked as K-12 teachers.
• Some briefly taught as a way to make ends meet, while others devoted their careers to teaching.
• Two presidential couples both worked in K-12 education.

Warren G. Harding

Like Bush, Jill Biden used her platform as first lady to highlight education and teachers, which included hosting the first Teachers of the Year State Dinner in 2024, according to the White House.