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Blog, Encouragement, Gratitude, Mentors

Mentor Teacher Spotlight: Rory Hatchel

Madeleine Gibson (Class of 2020) received this note from her mentor, Rory Hatchel (Class of 2014) on the first day of her lead teach in their 11th grade English classroom at Kingsbury High School. Many positive experiences have already defined my MTR experience thus far, but...

by Hayley Moore
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April 27, 2017
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Christian Community Development, Christian Community Education, Encouragement, In the Classroom, Mentors, Spiritual Life, Teacher Appreciation, Uncategorized, Urban Ed

Teacher Appreciation Week — Part Three

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...

by Ava Conley
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April 27, 2017
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Christian Community Development, Christian Community Education, Mentors, Residents, Urban Ed

Teacher Appreciation Week — Part One

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,...

by Ava Conley
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September 16, 2016
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Christian Community Education, Encouragement, In the Classroom, In the Community, Mentors, Spiritual Life, Urban Ed

Is There a Place for Redemptive Conversations with Students in Public Education?

Teaching and coaching in an underprivileged community can be tough and discouraging. I can remember driving home many nights after a long day of teaching thinking to myself, “There is no way I can go back to school tomorrow."...

by Ava Conley
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August 26, 2016
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Christian Community Development, Christian Community Education, Encouragement, Graduates, In the Classroom, Memphis, Mentors, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized, Urban Ed

Education: The Voice for the Oppressed

Education is the breath of the civil rights movement. It allows conversations to come alive, conversations that need to happen to provoke change. As an educator...

by Ava Conley
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December 4, 2015
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Gratitude, In the Classroom, Mentors, Residents

Mentor Gratitude

In a spirit of gratitude, MTR Instructional Coach, Brittany Ordu, collected a list of adjectives that MTR Class of 2016 residents use to describe their mentors. MTR mentors are outstanding educators who open their doors and practice to model, train and support MTR residents through their...

by Alison Martin
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Memphis Teacher Residency
MTR University presents “Winter Conference Equi MTR University presents “Winter Conference  Equity: Students as Image Bearers”. Join us for a morning of professional development sessions led by MTR alumni, graduates, staff, and special guests. All educators and prospective educators are welcome! Registration is free and open through Feb. 2nd. Link in bio to sign up.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate his vision for education, which motivates and inspires us to continue to be part of the work of equal education in Memphis.⁠
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We invite you to visit our blog to read a collection of reflections from MTR residents, graduates, and staff in response to Dr. King’s words. Link in bio.
This week is #Fight4Literacy Week in Memphis! @coa This week is #Fight4Literacy Week in Memphis! @coachingforliteracy, International Paper , @memgrizz, and businesses across Memphis are supporting the local literacy work of @streetsministries , @memphistr , and @kquest_1998 . Link in bio to make a donation and check out  the local businesses supporting this campaign:  @stakspancakekitchen (Mon.-Wed., 1/11-1/13): Donating 10% of sales (both locations)  @hopdoddy (Wed. 1/13): Mention the #Fight4Literacy at checkout and Hopdoddy will donate 20% of sales  @smoothieking (Fri. 1/15): Round up your purchase to benefit the #Fight4Literacy (Highland, Union, & Laurelwood locations only)  @mus_owls (Sat. 1/16 @ 5pm): #Fight4Literacy Game against St. Benedict  @buffcitysoap.midtown (Wed. 1/27, 1-7 pm): Buff Gives Back Day: Midtown Location Only (10% donation when #Fight4Literacy mentioned at checkout)  @tigerbookstore (all month): round up your purchase to benefit the #Fight4Literacy  @neighborhoodbarrememphis : to host a virtual class via Facebook Live in late February. $10 recommended donation for attendees.
MTR runs two summer educational camps for Memphis MTR runs two summer educational camps for Memphis students living in under-resourced communities.  Each summer we seek motivated college underclassmen to help run these camps and motivated students to come and challenge themselves academically. Link in bio to learn more and apply!
We are excited to be hosting a Virtual Preview Day We are excited to be hosting a Virtual Preview Day next week! This one-hour, webinar-style event is designed for prospective Residency, STEM Fellowship, and MTR Camp Internship applicants. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from MTR leadership and current participants. There will also be time set aside for Q&A.⁣⁣  Registration for this event is free--link in bio to sign up!  Virtual Preview Day
Friday, January 15th, 2021
2:15 - 3:30 pm (CST)⁣⁣
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Vision

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.


Mission

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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    January 18, 2021
    Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you. -Deuteronomy 16:20 Freedom and injustice have been at odds with...
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