The district hopes a new initiative named E.N.A.B.L.E., also known as Enabling New and Bright Leaders in Education, will help the district achieve its goal. E.N.A.B.L.E. is an innovative program that provides high school students with opportunities to learn about teaching careers through Future Teachers' Clubs and could provide financial assistance to qualifying students for college expenses.
Applications are now available for qualifying students.
Interested students should visit their high school counseling office. Recipients may renew their award each year by providing evidence of success and support from the university. To help expose students to challenges and opportunities facing teachers, they have the opportunity to participate in Future Teachers Clubs in each high school. These clubs are designed to nurture student's teaching interests, provide a variety of career-related activities, and serve as resources to the students. Sherry Gaston and Tammy Daniels serve as Garfield's Future Teacher's Club advisories.