RTR Teacher Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University

Ten years in the making — and this week we proudly celebrated the graduation of the very first generation of participants in the 2-Gen Pilot Program at Ettrick Elementary School! 🎓✨

This milestone is a powerful reminder of what happens when families are supported holistically through education, opportunity, and community partnership.

We especially celebrate our incredible 2-Gen Adult Learners, Mrs. Ashley White and Mrs. Markaliah Hunter, whose dedication, perseverance, and commitment made this moment possible. Your success reflects the heart of this program and inspires us all.

A heartfelt thank you to the visionaries, designers, coaches and supporters who helped bring this initiative to life:
Nancy Davies, Bev Davies, Dr Susan Harding, Cathy Pelnik, Dr. Kim McKnight & Dr. Kelly Denny.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support and partnership of leadership: Dr. John Murray - Chesterfield Superintendent, Lisa Hite - Executive Director of Chesterfield Education Foundation, Dr. Lisa High - Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Randi Smith - Principal of Ettrick Elementary, Amber Tillman - CEF Google, and our beloved Dr. Kim McKnight - Director of CTL and Executive Director of RTR for championing innovative opportunities for families and students.

Special appreciation to the educators and RTR team members who walked alongside these families throughout the journey!

This graduation is only the beginning for the future of 2-Gen and the families it will continue to impact for years to come. 💛

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! ✨✨

Happy Teacher’s Appreciation week to every resident, alumni, mentor and more! RTR Teacher Residency is turning UP for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎 All week long, we’re celebrating the educators who show up, go all in, and change lives every single day. Your impact doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it echoes for generations. Stay locked in as we highlight, honor, and show love to our teachers all week long on social media!

RTR Fam! 📣

We’re inviting a few strong leaders to step into something bigger!

RTR is looking for about 10 alumni to serve as Alumni Ambassadors—people willing to pour back into the next generation by sharing their experience, mentoring, and representing the program in different spaces.

This is flexible, impactful, and a real opportunity to grow your leadership while making a difference. (Plus, there’s an honorarium of $250 as a thank you!)

If that’s you, apply today!
👉🏽 tinyurl.com/AlumniAmbassadorsApp2026

Application deadline: May 8th, 2026

🚨 It’s not too late to give! Help Us Keep Changing Classrooms TODAY! 🚨

For 15 years, RTR has helped shape the future of education—training 400+ teachers who are making a lasting difference for students in Virginia’s highest-need schools.

We’ve seen the impact. We’ve lived the impact. And we’re not done yet.

Now, we need your help to continue this work—supporting teachers, strengthening classrooms, and ensuring every student has access to a well-prepared, committed educator.

Be part of what comes next:
📣 Share this post and help us reach more people.

💬 Tell your RTR story! Share why RTR matters to you—your voice can inspire others to take action.

💛Give, if you’re able. Every contribution helps sustain this work and protect RTR’s future.

👉 Support RTR this Giving Day (http://bit.ly/DonateToRTR2026)

Designation: Richmond Teacher Residency

⏳ Let’s keep the impact going—for teachers, for students, for the future of education.

🚨 Help Us Keep Changing Classrooms TODAY! 🚨

For 15 years, RTR has helped shape the future of education—training 400+ teachers who are making a lasting difference for students in Virginia’s highest-need schools.

We’ve seen the impact. We’ve lived the impact. And we’re not done yet.

Now, we need your help to continue this work—supporting teachers, strengthening classrooms, and ensuring every student has access to a well-prepared, committed educator.

Be part of what comes next:
📣 Share this post and help us reach more people.

💬 Tell your RTR story! Share why RTR matters to you—your voice can inspire others to take action.

💛Give, if you’re able. Every contribution helps sustain this work and protect RTR’s future.

👉 Support RTR this Giving Day (http://bit.ly/DonateToRTR2026)

Designation: Richmond Teacher Residency

⏳ Let’s keep the impact going—for teachers, for students, for the future of education.