AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID is not just a class, not just a program, but a lifestyle. As the AVID elective teacher, my days consist of ensuring that ninth graders are using their agendas, staying organized, and properly tracking their grades. As...
How should Christian teachers think about racism and bigotry? Reflections on the Kingdom of God in difficult times for our country....
A current resident, JaVorah Davis, reflects on how a Memphis teacher recognized and encouraged her unique skill sets and pushed her beyond the basic level of understanding...
A blog post written by a current Resident, Lydia Fuson, as she reflects on how a Memphis teacher inspires the way she wants to treat her own students. Harold Bouldin. Just typing his name puts the biggest smile on my face. Mr. Bouldin was my Marketing teacher...
A blog post written by a current Resident, JaVorah Davis, as she reflects on how a Memphis teacher has inspired her to become an educator. Sandra Stepter was my Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher at Delano Optional School. Ms. Stepter always supported me in what I needed,...
A capstone reflection written by a 2015 Graduate, Johnathan Justice I cannot say that I was excited about the entire Capstone process. Writing, in general, has not been my favorite thing to do. Initially, I was bummed because I knew it would make me work hard...
A reflection on the Capstone process by a current resident relating to employing culturally relevant teaching helps to build student self-efficacy and how that can increase students’ ability to write fluently and proficiently....
Author: David Montague | MTR President An encouraging post from MTR’s President, David Montague I think it is most appropriate to recognize, particularly as Memphians, April 4th as an important and shaping date in our nation's history. Forty-nine years ago today, Dr. King was shot and...
A week ago MTR held their first ever Vision Banquet at Autozone Park. All MTR Classes and staff were invited to this event, which means we had graduates from the Class of 2010 to the current residency Class of 2017, with over 300 people in...
How did Jesus enter His classroom as a beginning Teacher? Find out how in Luke 2: When Jesus came to bring glory to God and peace to others He began with quiet demonstrations of HUMILITY and LOVE, dignifying and identifying first with the marginalized....