University at Buffalo Teacher Residency Program

See you tomorrow (Friday), friends!

Good news! Free food from Dirty Bird Chicken & Waffles for the first 90 participants at our Teach In on Teaching next Friday, May 9th! Join us--bring a friend, an ally, a potential co-conspirator!

Good news! Free food from Dirty Bird Chicken & Waffles for the first 90 participants at our Teach In on Teaching next Friday, May 9th! Join us--bring a friend, an ally, a potential co-conspirator!

Concerned about the local impacts of what's happening at the federal level? Are you a teacher, parent, school leader, student, or community member who is concerned about teacher quality and diversity? For the sake of our children and community, let's connect, collaborate, and work toward transformation!

Save the date! Join us for a Teach-in on Teaching - Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4-6 at the Child Care Resource Network.

Ideas to share? Learn more and sign up to speak here: https://ubtr1234.wixsite.com/advocate .

Hannah Thukral graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2023 with a major in data science and a minor in English. Passionate about research, Thukral worked in a sociolinguistics lab at Michigan State University and helped establish a sociology and data science lab at Mount Holyoke. Drawn to Buffalo for its blend of opportunity and proximity to home, she is excited to contribute to a caring, student-focused school environment. In her free time, Thukral enjoys crocheting, taking long walks and diving into great TV shows. She is proud of her Punjabi heritage and spent eight years living in Bangalore, India.

“I was drawn to the philosophy of the program and the idea that change in our schools can come from well-trained, caring teachers who do all they can to support their students.”

Andrew Othman has a BA in linguistics with a Japanese concentration, earned in 2024, and an associate’s degree in liberal arts from 2022. He is fluent in Japanese. He has also worked as a teacher’s aide at Stanley G. Falk School, where he honed his skills in supporting and inspiring students. His favorite book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.

“I became interested in education when I began giving guitar lessons as a teenager. My French teacher in high school also formed a guitar club for students, which had a major impact on me and gave me some great experiences. It is my goal to have a positive influence on students the way my teachers have had on me.”

Yanely Reyes is a bilingual educator with a BA in psychology from , where she graduated with honors and was an active member of the E-Sports team. A proud mother of two boys, Reyes draws inspiration from her children every day. Her experiences as a dental assistant and lead poisoning educator further ignited her desire to teach, especially in underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and playing games with her boys. She also has a love for Bachata music.

“The Teacher Residency program resonates with my professional aspirations due to its commitment to preparing educators to create equitable experiences for diverse students.”

The fight continues to permanently restore our funding. Despite an order to temporarily reinstate the funds, we continue to struggle to access our funds and now the administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow the executive branch to permanently cancel the grants.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Join us on Thursday, April 3 at 4pm as we flood the lines to keep the pressure on our congress people to do the right thing and restore funding.

Can we count on you to join us? If so, register here and we will share the zoom link: https://forms.gle/jnJedcqe5BiLdCFx8

We hope to see you Thursday!

Erin Schuster holds a bachelor’s in geology from the University of Southern California and a master’s in geology from California State University, Long Beach. She is currently completing her doctorate in evolution, ecology and behavior at UB. With extensive experience in informal education at the Ocean Institute and the Aquarium of the Pacific, Schuster is passionate about sharing her love for earth science and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Outside of academics, Schuster enjoys crocheting, playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends and spending time with her cat.

“The UBTR program represents an incredible opportunity to get a teaching license and work in a classroom with students in a meaningful way.”

Leon He is an aspiring educator from Shanghai, China, with a degree in applied mathematics and statistics from Stony Brook University. Outside of teaching, he enjoys singing, playing guitar and flute and connecting with others through basketball.

“I want to be a teacher because I find joy in seeing students’ progress in character, behavior and academics. Moreover, as a STEM teacher, I’ve strived to ignite a passion for science in my students through engaging and interactive methods. I hope I can equip myself with more professional skill sets and carry on the journey of teaching.”