Memphis Teacher Residency

Spread joy this holiday season while making a difference! 🎄✨

Send love to your nearest and dearest with our Christmas cards, supporting MTR's mission to train exceptional teachers in Memphis. Every card purchased spreads cheer and helps us continue our impactful work!

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*MTR teachers - want a ~personalized~ card with YOUR teaching pictures? Contact Annie and she can set that up for you to purchase/send out!

**unable to purchase a few cards this year? No problem! Sharing is just as important. Help others see the good work happening in Memphis by sharing this link and encouraging participation

!!MATCH ALERT!! Give here to double your impact: https://memphistr.kindful.com/?campaign=1222608

Conner made a difference in Reggie’s life. This , your gift to MTR ensures that more students’ lives will be changed by teachers like Conner.

Support MTR today to tackle educational inequality and bring quality eduction to the students of Memphis. When you join us, you are fostering a community where Christian love is shown through equal education.

Thank you for believing in Memphis, our students and their teachers.

🌟 Calling all college changemakers! Did your family ask, "What are you doing this summer?" over Thanksgiving break? We have an answer for you!

Apply now before the 11/30 early deadline for one of our TWO paid Summer Fellowships.

https://memphistr.org/college-fellowships

📚 Literacy Fellows, get ready to immerse yourself in literacy best-practices and excite young minds in Memphis through an amazing summer camp!

🧬 STEM Fellows, this is your opportunity to pave the way for the next generation of STEM leaders while exploring the intersections of education, faith, and civil rights.

Happy Thanksgiving from the MTR Staff! 🦃🍂

Today, we're giving thanks for the incredible dedication of educators and leaders shaping the future of Memphis. We hope you are able to take this week to rest and recharge with loved ones.

Tip Tuesday ✨

Success! 👊⁠
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Yesterday, our staff split up and traveled to visit every single MTR resident, grad and alum (since 2010!) who are still teaching or leading in Memphis high-needs schools.⁠
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How many teachers did we see, you ask? 272.⁠
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272 smiles, hugs, words of encouragement and goodie bags! We call that a S U C C E S S ✨⁠
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Comment below who you saw!

💡 At MTR, we believe these three big ideas:

1. Educational inequality is a human and civil rights issue.
2. God calls his people to go into all the world to offer love and seek justice for all.
3. Teaching children is one of the most important jobs one can enter into.

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Does this resonate with you? Apply to be a resident or join us for a virtual or in-person info session!

memphistr.org/residency

Another epic Resident Community Day in the books! 🎉🏡💙

From fierce competitions to heartwarming connections, the Class of 2024 and their coaches/professors came together for a day off of teaching for good times with peers.

Joining MTR isn't just about a place to live—it's about becoming a part of a family. Here's to the memories made with each event!

College sophomores and juniors!!!

Interested in education and want to make a difference in kids' lives this summer? Do you believe in literacy and justice for all? Do you agree that representation in STEM matters?⁠
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Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about what your summer could look like. We offer two paid summer internships for college sophomores and juniors. You don’t want to miss it.⁠
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✨ memphistr.org/summer-events

Unlock the power of literacy inside your classrooms and schools! It's time to understand the Science of Reading, bring it to your students, and transform your teaching practices to reach ALL students. 📖

Applications are officially OPEN to be a part of the fourth Reading Specialist cohort with Memphis Literacy Institute!

✨May 2024 through summer 2025

✨Is a partnership between Christian Brothers University and MLI

✨21 credit hours of graduate coursework (majority in-person, some virtual)

✨Direct practice through summer clinical experiences with students participating in MTR Camp in June

✨$5,000 scholarships available for M-SCS K-5 ELA or ESL teachers (ELA or ESL) - includes tuition and praxis fees; does not include course materials fee of $898

Learn more and apply today at memphisliteracy.org/reading-specialist-certification

Turning pages...online! Welcome to the new chapter of literacy in Memphis! 📚

🚀✨ We are excited to announce the launch of the Memphis Literacy Institute's new website. Program info, stories, literacy resources...be sure to check it out!

memphisliteracy.org

MTR's mission: Christian love expressed in equal education

What does this mean? What does it look like? How does this work in a public school environment?

Join MTR Executive Director, David Montague, for a virtual conversation about faith and education. David will share some thoughts about the relationship between the two, and there will be time for Q&A and discussion.

Sign up today! memphistr.org/events

Wednesday, November 8
3-4pm CST
Via Zoom

🍁 MTR's Fall Ball is one of our longest standing traditions! Check out the Class of 2024's EPIC costumes this year.....and swipe for a good throwback surprise!

Who do YOU think should win the costume contest?! 👀

MTR is hittin' the road!!⁠
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This time of year, we don't travel as much since we are getting ready and excited for FALL SELECTION WEEKEND!! That doesn't mean we won't see some of y'all. Come visit with us to get some swag and learn about who we are and what we can offer you!⁠
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Head to your university/organization's page to see specific location & time details.⁠
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✨all majors welcome✨⁠
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Your school or organization isn't listed and you'd like us to come visit? Comment below and we can try to make a time work in the upcoming months (if it's not already planned)!

Our very own graphic designer!

✏️ Passionate about literacy? Passionate about making a difference in elementary students' lives? Passionate about education? 📖
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☀️ Join us next summer in Memphis for a month-long, paid summer Literacy Fellowship. Check out what Madi has to say about her time this summer!⁠
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✨ Apply today below, or see the last slide to register for an info session where you can learn more and meet past fellows.⁠

https://memphistr.org/literacyfellowship
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Literacy Fellows spend the summer getting trained in literacy best-practices, while being exposed to education in Memphis by providing enrichment within a summer camp experience for elementary students.

🔬 Passionate about STEM? Passionate about making a difference in middle schoolers' lives? Passionate about education? 🧪

☀️ Join us next summer in Memphis for a month-long, paid summer STEM Fellowship. Hear what Lauren has to say about her time this summer!

✨ Apply today at the link below, or see the last slide to register for an info session where you can learn more and meet past fellows.

https://memphistr.org/stemfellowship

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Fellows are undergrad students of color who want to invest in the next generation of STEM leaders. They teach in our middle school STEM camp alongside mentor teachers and learn about the impact of education and faith on the historical and modern Civil Rights movement.

College seniors...

Join us *virtually* on Wednesday, October 25 for a chance to meet teachers who are going/have gone through the residency. Bring any questions you may have!

Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register.

memphistr.org/events

‼️ College sophomores, juniors and seniors ‼️

Do you believe educational inequality is one of the greatest human and civil rights issues in America today?

Are you interested in becoming a teacher or joining us for a paid summer internship in 2024?

memphistr.org/events

Join us *in person* to learn more. Register today. See you soon!

SATURDAY, October 21 -12pm CST

Tomorrow!!

Our very own Bridget Gentry was the Nonprofit recipient for Memphis Business Journal's HR Impact Award!!

Bridget is not only highly competent, caring and capable, but she is a joy to work with and brings smiles to all her coworkers.

Join us in congratulating Bridget on this well-deserved award! She is truly the best and MTR is thankful for her skills.

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2023/09/28/hr-impact-awards-bridget-gentry-teacher-residency.html

Christian love expressed in equal education demands a critical mass of highly effective teachers for students in Memphis’ historically lowest performing schools.

Our twelve-month training provides a Master of Education degree and a full-year internship as a co-teacher serving in an under-resourced community. Graduate courses are taught in a collaborative environment with hands-on experiences in order for residents to be prepared and equipped for teaching on the following Monday.

Become the best teacher you can be. Apply today. Fall applications close November 12!!

memphistr.org/residency

Memphis Teacher Residency will be on campus recruiting next week! The MTR offers several different programs, like their Teacher Residency (for college graduates which includes a free master's degree, housing, and more) as well as their Summer Fellowship (for undergrad sophomores and juniors which includes teaching experience, housing and stipends).

Come connect with representatives from the MTR this Monday + Tuesday from 10am-2pm in the following locations:
• October 2nd: PSU (by Starbucks) & Strong Hall
• October 3rd: Hill Hall (Outside 213)

Learn more below + happy networking!
https://memphistr.org/about

"This camp is a dream - from the kids to the teachers to the staff...it exceeded my expectations in every way."
-2023 Fellow

Interested in education and want to make a difference in kids' lives this summer? Do you believe in literacy and justice for all? Do you agree that representation in STEM matters?

Applications are OFFICIALLY open to be a part of a community of rockin' teachers and fellows here in Memphis. Apply today to be a STEM or Literacy Fellow next summer (2024)!!
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We offer two paid summer internships for college sophomores and juniors. Read on to decide which one is a good fit for you, and come join us in the good that is happening here. You don’t want to miss it.⁠
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✨memphistr.org/college-fellowships✨⁠

Questions? Check out the last slide to sign up for an info session!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness is NOT new and it is NOT going away! Learn how you can be TOTALLY student loan debt free in fewer than ten years!!

This session will cover:
✨ The basics of PSLF
✨ How to apply
✨ Items needed
✨ New/updated information from the U.S. Department of Education!

*You will also learn how to lower your monthly payments through President Biden’s SAVE (Saving on A Valuable Education) based on your income, family size, and student loan balance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mtru-presents-public-service-loan-forgiveness-pslf-info-session-registration-726096964567?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sign up by 11:59 pm on Friday, October 15th. All public service employees are welcome to attend!

MTR is hittin' the road!!⁠
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Swipe through to see where we will be in September. Come visit with us to get some swag and learn about who we are and what we can offer you!⁠
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Head to your university/organization's page to see specific location & time details.⁠
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✨all majors welcome✨⁠
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Your school or organization isn't listed and you'd like us to come visit? Comment below and we can try to make a time work in the upcoming months (if it's not already planned)!

Dom Ferrell, Class of 2021, shares how he meditating with the Lord changed her life. Check it out - link below!⁠

memphistr.org/blog/spiritual-disciplines-dom-ferrell
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Follow along for this series of blog posts - written by staff and teachers from the past 14 years of MTR's history - and how they live out their faith.

‼️ College sophomores, juniors and seniors ‼️

Do you believe educational inequality is one of the greatest human and civil rights issues in America today?

Are you interested in becoming a teacher or joining us for a paid summer internship in 2024?

memphistr.org/events

Join us *in person* to learn more. Register today. See you soon!

SEPTEMBER 29 -12pm CST

It’s a beautiful day here in BINGHAMPTON! 🌇⁠
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MTR has 5 strategic partner neighborhoods where we place and train our residents. Binghampton is just one of the beautiful places we partner with.
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Swipe through to read about our residents’ favorite things about the community of Binghampton!

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Today we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15-October 15.

We are proud to work with and in communities with such amazing Latinx families, all of whom are worthy of honoring. We also take this time to appreciate the many Latinx teachers who have gone (and are going!) through our program over the last 15 years and are making a difference in education.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It also recognizes Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16th, Chile’s on September 18th, and Belize’s on September 21st.

For Hispanic Heritage Month classroom resources for ALL ages, head to the link below:
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/for-teachers.html

‼️College sophomores, juniors and seniors‼️
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Do you believe educational inequality is one of the greatest human and civil rights issues in America today?⁠
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Are you interested in becoming a teacher or joining us for a paid summer internship in 2024?⁠
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Join us *virtually* to learn more. Register today. See you soon!⁠
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SEPTEMBER 20 @3-4PM CST⁠

memphistr.org/events

At MTR, we do not aspire to be individual silos of teaching excellence, but a single community—a movement of hundreds of teachers and leaders living, struggling, celebrating, and working together within our partner schools and neighborhoods.

Join Izzy and a community of 700+ other teachers who are working in Memphis!

Apply today or sign up for a virtual or in-person info session.

https://memphistr.org/residency-events

The Back-to-School Bash was a SUCCESS! 🎒

The temp outside was just as 🔥 as it was to see MTR Classes of 2010-2024 come together to celebrate the start of a new school year.

We hope y'all felt celebrated for all the good work you have done and will do. Here's to the 23-24 school year!