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Encouragement, Graduates, Graduation

A Reflection on Capstone | Part Two

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...

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2015 Residency Year in Review

The MTR Class of 2015 celebrated their graduation with a Master of Urban Education at the annual MTR Victory Party on Friday, May 15. Christy Anderson, graduating resident of the Class of 2015, shared the address below. Good afternoon, Class of 2015. Here we are. At the...

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Tonight, Class of 2021 had their “Big Reveal” Tonight, Class of 2021 had their “Big Reveal” and attended a screening where they got to see their composite pictures for the first time! We tipped off the night with a Cinco de Mayo inspired #happyhour and enjoyed some great eats. 🌮  We love coming together for #mtrcommunity events! 🙌
In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek we would like In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek we would like to extend a huge thank-you to all educators; both new and seasoned! We understand that this is hard work and we appreciate your commitment. The resilience you all have exhibited during this pandemic is indescribable! We see you and we value you. 🍎  What is something special you learned from a teacher that has impacted you to this day? Share below in the comments!  #memphistr #equaleducationmatters #educators
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Today, we are feat Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Today, we are featuring our Class of 2022 resident, Lucy Newbold, a transplant from Chattanooga, TN! Prior to joining MTR, she was completing her bachelor's degree in Communications from @bayloruniversity. Ms. Newbold currently teaches 6th grade English Language Arts.  Ms. Newbold mentioned, "My sixth graders are already the reason that showing up to school each day is a joyful experience and I can't wait to continue watching them grow this year. I am most excited for the opportunity to communicate to students the value that they inherently hold and the potential that they each have. "  We are so thankful for our MTR community and all teachers fighting for educational equity every day. 🌟  #memphistr #equaleducationmatters #teacherappreciation
Are you wondering what it’s like to attend the M Are you wondering what it’s like to attend the Memphis Literacy Conference? We’ll let some of the 2021 Memphis Literacy Conference attendees speak for themselves! Join us for our second annual conference by registering today! Click the link in bio to sign up and learn more ✨  #memphistr #equaleducation #swiperight #registernow #memphisliteracy #memphisliteracyconference #theknowledgegap #thescienceofreading #reading #literacy #choose901 #memphisevents #memphistn
Did you know that Dr. Kymyona Burk (dr.kburk) will Did you know that Dr. Kymyona Burk (dr.kburk) will be presenting at the Memphis Literacy Conference on July 30th? As a Senior Policy Fellow at ExcelinEd, Dr. Burk supports states pursuing a comprehensive approach to K-3 reading policy by assisting state leaders in building new or improving existing K-3 reading policies. Register today to learn from her and others at the Memphis Literacy Conference.  Click the link in our bio to secure your seat today!  #memphistr #equaleducation #memphisliteracy #memphisliteracyconference #theknowledgegap #thescienceofreading #reading #literacy #choose901 #901events #memphisevents #iheartmemphis
Meet Jenny Gautier! An 8th grade resident teacher Meet Jenny Gautier! An 8th grade resident teacher who currently teaches English Language Arts.  Jenny joins us in Memphis as a transplant from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her BA in Elementary Education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2020. Her teaching journey began in 2021, teaching 7th grade reading, and she relocated to Memphis directly afterwards!  We asked her what she is most excited about and she shared, "I'm most excited to see how school systems operate and how children are in a whole new state. Also excited to further my education and officially start my career in a super supportive community." 💙  #memphistr #equaleducationmatters #teachertuesday
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Restored communities living with dignity and in peace.
The vision of MTR is to use our specific work within education, in partnership with other holistic organizations, to help restore communities so that all individuals can become empowered contributors to our city and people of all races and classes can engage with one another in peace.


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Christian love expressed in equal education.
As a response to the gospel mandate to love our neighbors as ourselves, MTR will partner to provide students in Memphis neighborhoods with the same, or better, quality of education as is available to any student in Memphis by recruiting, training and supporting effective teachers within a Christian context.

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