This article provides valuable insights into the professional identity of modern teachers. The actual problem
of a modern teacher is his professional image, which ensures the status of a teacher in society. The article reveals
the meaning of the concept of “image”, the history of the origin of the term, and its introduction as a phenomenon
of social expression. The role and importance of developing the professional image and its components in the
modern education system are considered. This study answers three research questions about the role of the image
in the teacher’s professional activity, what is the teaching nature of the other half of the image, and how selfesteem in the educational process affects the development of a professional personality. It aims to integrate and
synthesize the research findings presented for a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Research findings
suggest that teacher professional identity can provide valuable insights into the long-term development and
adaptation of professional identity in response to changing educational landscapes and societal expectations.