What is Business Teacherpreneur

This chapter introduces the reader to the concept of teacherpreneurs and elaborates on the emerging teacherpreneurship movement. Several general definitions of teacherpreneurs are provided, followed by background information on the origin of the concept and the connection between entrepreneurship and teacherpreneurship. In addition, three types of teacherpreneurs are discussed: classroom teacherpreneurs, business teacherpreneurs, and consultant teacherpreneurs. Each type and how it functions in the educational environment are described in detail, and a brief review of related literature is presented. The information conveyed in this chapter provides the foundation for understanding the content included in the remaining chapters of this book.