Where do we go from here?
MTR 2025–2030 Strategic Plan
Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) aspires for every child in Memphis to have access to a great teacher — for great teachers are the undeniable center of great schools. And every child deserves the right to go to a great school.
This aspiration is pursued within a Christian context, motivated by the gospel mandate to love our neighbors as ourselves, and employs the resources of our faith and research-based best practices to support teachers’ well-being and classroom effectiveness so that “all students may have an equal chance in the common pursuit of life and happiness.”
WE BELIEVE…
Every child deserves a great teacher.
MTR will succeed in this effort with the following goals:
MTR will become the largest provider of new teachers for Memphis schools to help fill critical teacher vacancies across the city.
By 2030… MTR will provide licensure for 150+ teachers each year to serve in a Memphis school, more than any other university or program, providing our city with 15-20% of its annual need.
MTR will become the leading provider of professional development for teachers and schools in Memphis to strengthen teacher effectiveness across the city.
By 2030… MTR will have continued to achieve its “Highest” ranking on the State Board of Education’s Teacher Prep Report Card, while a greater percentage of MTR early career teachers will achieve TVAAS level 3 and 4 than graduates of other programs, in demonstration of MTR’s teacher training expertise.
MTR will leverage partner school relationships to increase teacher retention and improve student outcomes.
By 2030… MTR will see 3rd-grade reading proficiency rates in our partner literacy schools at 60% or higher— more than twice the city average; and, MTR graduates’ retention rates will exceed those of non-MTR new hires within the District.
What They’re Saying About MTR
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“MTR is a shining star in the educator preparation space. We are especially drawn to their willingness to think boldly and act with integrity.”
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“MTR is widely respected as one of the premier teacher residency models in the country. Their pursuit of innovation while staying rooted in effectiveness is commendable.”
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“MTR combines high-quality teacher preparation with an authentic, mission-driven culture. It’s rare to see a faith-based organization with this level of research-grounded effectiveness.”
$15,000,000
That’s the investment needed to fund MTR programming for the next five years and build an initial endowment fund.
Our bold plan will only come to life with the help and support of many friends—like you—who believe every child deserves a great teacher.