Cohort 6- Richmond Teacher Residency

Here is a picture of Larry of Cohort 5 on Capitol Hill today . . .

In the panel position now to speak about TQP Grants as part of AACTE congressional presentation.

Dr. Dozier and Mr. Larry Dockery met with Rayna Reid, Education Policy Counsel for U.S. House of Representatives congressman Bobby Scott. Our RTR duo are pictured here with Ms. Reid.

Need a roommate? Check out this post by Elizabeth Wait of Cohort 4:

24F RTR GRAD (+PETS) SEEKING ROOM/ROOMMATE

Hi, I’m Elizabeth “Liz” Wait, graduate of Cohort 4 of the RTR program and the first cohort of Special Education residents! I’m currently looking for a new place to live and a new roommate (or roommates) and I would love to room with one or more past/current/future residents!

ABOUT ME: I am a 24 years old female and I teach special education biology at Armstrong High School. I moved to Richmond from Durham, NC two years ago, so I still don’t know a lot about the city. I don’t smoke anything or drink, but I don’t care if you do as long as any smoking is done outside. I enjoy the internet, reading, board games, anime, musicals, and SCIENCE. In general I am quiet and spend most of my time in my room on the internet.

LOCATION: I’m looking for a new place, preferably in the East End/Church Hill area close to my school (Armstrong High). If you already have a place and are willing to accept a new roommate with a cat, I would be interested. We could also find a place together!

RENT: I’d like to find a place where rent + utilities is $700 or less per person. Less is better obviously. Cable is not necessary if you want to save more money.

TIME FRAME: My lease is up June 17. I know Cohort 6 begins classes May 23, so move-in dates are flexible.

KIDS: I don’t have kids nor am I planning to, but if you do I’m open to that.

PETS: I have a class pet rabbit that lives with me on weekends and school holidays. I also will be getting a cat (a must have for me), but since I don’t have one now you can help me pick one out! Any pets you have are welcome – the more the merrier!

ROOMMATE “PREFERENCES”: Any gender is fine – I’ve lived with both before. Don’t smoke indoors and help clean up when necessary. How clean I am usually depends on how clean/messy my roommate is – I’m very adaptable! I like to know in advance if you’re having people staying overnight or are planning a party because I don’t like a lot of noise.. I’m afraid I am not 420 friendly.

FURNITURE: I have my own bedroom furniture, TV and Blu-Ray player, small table with two chairs, and dishes if necessary. I do not have a couch or coffee table, so if you do that’s a plus! I have my own router for Wi-Fi.

CONTACT ME: I don’t have a Facebook (just a slightly-outdated LinkedIn) but I constantly check my e-mail. E-mail me at [email protected]!

Welcome to Richmond Teacher Residency! With so many big decisions to make, we want to ensure your transition is as smooth as possible. Here are some helpful words of advice from previous cohorts about living in Richmond! If you have advice to share feel free to post!!

Thank you for joining us today. We hope orientation was informative and got you excited to start your Journey!

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Good luck tomorrow!

Thank you to everyone who came out for orientation! We are certainly impressed by everyones amount of energy and enthusiasm!

We are excited to see you all tomorrow and can't wait to see what amazing lessons you have planned! Best of luck to you!

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