MTR grad & alum community Hub

See how to get involved:

MTR Residents, Grads & Alums:

We’re so glad you want to continue to stay involved! There are many offerings throughout the year. Read through, or use the buttons below to jump to a section.

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Communication

Email Annie (annie@memphistr.org) if you are not receiving any of these communications and would like to be on the list!

MTR Family Texts

  • ~5-10 texts/year

  • Quick reminders and encouragements

david’s monthly email

  • ~12 emails/year

  • Current happenings, sign ups, organizational updates, prayer requests, encouragements and teachings

mtr marketplace

  • Active throughout the year

  • Free and for sale items, recommendations, hiring opportunities, events, fellowship with other MTR grads

“mtr today” grad & alumni newsletter

  • Published every January

  • For grads & alumni only, a way to catch up and hear the happenings of those in your residency class — or not!

Events

Back to school bash (b2SB)

  • Upcoming: Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 6pm (Location TBD)

  • Typically the weekend before Memphis-Shelby County Schools is back in session

  • MTR’s biggest family event of the year

  • Free entry, dinner provided, drinks for purchase

March Madness

  • Happens during March Madness

  • Create a men’s and women’s bracket for the chance to win

  • Free entry, prizes abound

Trivia Nights

  • Upcoming: Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 6pm (Grind City Brewing Co.)

  • The Thursday evening before Spring and Fall Breaks

  • A way to prove your smarts and compete against MTR residents, grads, and alums

  • Free entry, prizes abound

Intramurals

  • Fall: Frisbee league

  • Early Spring: Pickleball one-day tournament

  • Late Spring: Sand volleyball league

  • A way to get out and enjoy the sunshine and some friendly competition with MTR Family

  • Build a team or join as a free agent to get placed with a team

  • Prices vary by league, discounts offered to Teachers’ Lounge Members

Prayer Nights

  • Upcoming: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 6pm (David’s house)

  • Happens ~quarterly

  • A time of prayer and worship with MTR Family for Memphis, our students, teachers, and anything else on your mind

  • Free entry, dinner provided

Giving Back

The Teachers' Lounge

  • Ongoing, year-round

  • Give just $10/month (or more!) to MTR in order to join The Teachers’ Lounge

  • Perks include discounts on the Memphis Literacy Conference, gift card raffles, discount cards, books gifted, etc.

  • See details and join here

Prayer Cards

Kroger community Rewards

Volunteer at the Memphis Literacy Conference

  • Upcoming: September 18-19, 2026

  • Annually at the end of September

  • Earn free entry to MLC — work half of the conference and attend the other half. Guaranteed access to the Keynote Speaker

  • Email Annie (annie@memphistr.org) if you’d like to volunteer in 2026

Leadership

School Captains

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

MTR Camp Mentor

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

MTR Residency Mentor

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

Coursework Guest Instructor

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

MTRU Advisory Committee

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

MTRU Conference Presenter

  • When do we recruit for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or apply

Professional Development

Reading Specialist Certification Program

  • Thirteen month-long IDA-accredited program

  • Train with MTR’s Memphis Literacy Institute to become a Certified Reading Specialist alongside a small cohort of professionals

  • Applications for the upcoming cohort (2026-2027) are closed. Applications for the 2027-28 school year will open on September 19, 2026

  • See responsibilities, benefits, program fees, and more here

Memphis Literacy Conference

  • Upcoming: September 18-19, 2026

  • Join over 350 PreK-12 teachers and leaders for the annual Memphis Literacy Conference to be trained and equipped with practical resources on the Science of Reading

  • Registration opens on April 21, 2026

  • Cost is ___ for Friday and ___ for Saturday, with discounts offered to Reading Specialists and Teachers’ Lounge Members

MTRU Conferences

Recruiting

Contract Recruiting

  • When do we take names for this?

  • One sentence snippet of responsibilities

  • Any pay or benefits?

  • Link to learn more or contact to reach out to

Referral Bonus

  • How does this work?

  • Details

  • Link to submit referral?