Memphis Teacher Residency

We're excited to introduce our newest presenter, Jamey Peavler ()! Her sessions are built with SPED teachers in mind, but ESL and Gen Ed teachers will walk away with just as much to use in their classrooms. Swipe to see her two sessions.

‼️ Early bird pricing for the Memphis Literacy Conference ENDS Saturday, August 1. If you've been putting off registering, now's the time to lock in the lower rate before prices go up.

Head to memphisliteracyconference.org to see more about our presenters and to register TODAY!

Every day, teachers across Memphis make hundreds of instructional decisions that no curriculum can make for them. In first grade teacher Maura Mitchell's classroom, one small adjustment — adding spiral review and fluency practice before students opened the decodable reader — changed what students could do. Same curriculum. Better outcomes.⁠
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"Curriculum tells teachers what to teach. Teachers determine how students will learn it."⁠
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Curriculum matters. Teacher expertise matters. Ongoing systems of support matter. These three are inseparable.⁠
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Read on to learn from MTR’s Dr. Emily Taubken.⁠
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Head to memphistr.org/blog/curriculum-meets-classrooms to check it out!

The 2026 Memphis Literacy Conference is SO SOON!

This two-day event is guaranteed to be one of the best PDs of your year -- just hear from past attendees!

Friday, 9/18 | Literacy Leader PD
Saturday, 9/19 | All teachers + leaders full-day conference

Be sure to save your spot for one (or both!) days. Price goes up August 1. We can't wait to learn alongside you.

Register at memphisliteracyconference.org.

Check out what Maliyah has to say about the teacher residency ❤️

Every child in Memphis deserves a great teacher. Could that be you?

If you've ever felt the nudge that you're made for more than a typical 9-5, this might be it. MTR's Teacher Residency applications are officially open. Priority window closes September 2.

Who we're looking for: incoming college seniors and anyone holding a bachelor's degree. Any major. No teaching background required — just a heart for kids and a willingness to be trained well.

You'd be joining 800+ teachers who've gone through MTR and stepped into Memphis classrooms ready to make a difference in high-need schools.

Our mission since 2009: Christian love expressed through equal education. We'd love for you to join us in making that mission a reality!

✨️ Bonus: the first 10 applicants will be entered into a raffle for $50!
✨️ Want to learn more first? Join our info session on July 9 to get your questions answered. memphistr.org/events
✨️ Apply by September 2 to be considered in our first round. residency.apply.memphistr.org

Meet the presenters for Elementary teachers & leaders!⁠
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We're so excited to introduce the incredible presenters leading elementary sessions at the Memphis Literacy Conference.
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These literacy professionals are driving powerful work in K-5 classrooms, bringing expert-led sessions on the foundational skills that grow our youngest readers into confident, capable learners.⁠

Welcome to the MLC lineup:⁠
• Caitlin Deckard,
• Dr. Pam Kastner,
• Megan Newsome, .education
• Seema Tejura,
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Head to memphisliteracyconference.org to see more about our presenters and to register today!

Join us for a virtual Q&A session (drop in/out when you're able!) to learn more about our licensure program and determine whether it’s the right fit for you.⁠
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Margie and Chelsea are ready and available to answer your questions. This session is flexible - pop in anytime between 4:30 and 5:30pm, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready.⁠
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WANT TO REGISTER? Link in bio or visit memphistr.org/jelo.⁠
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READY TO ⁠APPLY? Link in bio or visit apply.memphistr.org.⁠
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We can’t wait to meet you!

There is nothing more powerful than a well-trained and well-supported teacher.

In 2022, none of Jordan Johns' kindergarteners entered the year on grade level. By the end, 34% met grade-level expectations.

Fast forward to 2025: 72% of her students finished kindergarten on grade level.

Same teacher. Same school. What changed?

Read on to learn from MTR’s Dr. Emily Taubken.

Head to memphistr.org/blog/power-well-prepared-teacher to check it out!

14 members of the first Licensure Program (JELO) cohort have finished the school year!

They’re each in the process of finishing coursework and Praxis exams to receive their professional license. We’re so proud of them. Give these hardworking teachers a shoutout below!

PS: Want your professional license? Train with us! Apply by July 12 to start in the fall. Have some questions? Register to join us at a Q&A session coming up on June 22. memphistr.org/jelo
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