HOMEINITIATIVESNEWSCONTACTABOUTDONATE a unique approach to prepare new teachers through an immersive residency model EVERY STUDENT DESERVES A GREAT TEACHER At Project Inspire, we deeply believe that all students deserve consistent access to a great, culturally competent teacher--one who knows them and can propel them toward a successful future. The Project Inspire teacher residency offers passionate, diverse college graduates a rigorous path toward becoming a great teacher and leader in high-need schools. The journey begins with a year-long clinical apprenticeship that prepares the "day-one ready" teacher that all students deserve. MORE INFO Project Inspire Applications for 2020 are closed LEARN MORE WHY RESIDENCY PROGRAM? Earn a tuition-free Masters of Arts in Teaching + teaching license in 14 months Full year apprenticeship with a great teacher Residents learn with each other and from each other Ongoing support and leadership development for four years Receive a living stipend throughout the entire residency Live in Chattanooga - a progressive, smart, outdoor city TEAM MEMBERS Erica Kelley Residency Coach Rhae Makansi Project Inspire Recruiter Mark Neal Director, Project Inspire Dr. Edna Varner Senior Advisor, Leading and Learning PEF INITIATIVES COLLEGE & CAREER Camp College For rising seniors, Camp College provides insight, guidance, and support for students and their families as they prepare for post-secondary success. STEP-UP Designed for juniors and seniors in Hamilton County public schools, STEP-UP provides students access to a robust internship and career training program. Passport Scholars Passport Scholars helps first generation college bound girls set and achieve goals for their academic and life journeys during high school. Gateway Scholars Gateway Scholars provides scholars with a mentor who is responsible for supporting them to and through their college experience. TEACHER LEADERSHIP Project Inspire Project Inspire is a unique teacher preparation initiative that uses a residency model to prepare teachers to thrive in schools across Hamilton County. STEM Fellows STEM Fellows is a year-long cohort designed to help teachers grow as instructional experts, teacher leaders, and community connectors. Innovative Educator Fellows Innovative Educator Fellows is a unique professional development experience seeks to develop a network of innovative educators who imagine, pilot, and lead efforts to scale effective educational initiatives for all students. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Leadership Fellows Leadership Fellows is designed to give emerging school leaders the skills and knowledge necessary for success as school leaders. INNOVATIVE LEARNING Fund for Teachers FFT enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the world. Volkswagen eLabs Volkswagen eLabs are state of the art digital fabrication labs that transform how students engage in STEM through rapid prototyping technology. Sign Up for Our eNewsletter Email Address Last Name First Name Initial Design by Cresco Group © 2021 Public Education Foundation. All rights reserved. 423-265-9403 423-265-9832 835 Georgia Avenue, Ste 400, Chattanooga, TN 37402