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 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...
Olivia Besel is an MTR resident and expected to graduate with the Class of 2017. She is teaching 5th grade at KIPP Memphis Academy Middle. We are thankful that Olivia is at MTR and we hope that this blog will serve as an encouragement to...
Robin Henderson, Director of MTR, concluded her seven year career at the Memphis Teacher Residency in March. As the MTR family prepares to celebrate her this weekend at the MTR Spring Formal, the time is right to share an open letter to her written by MTR...
MTR recently received an update on the Crosstown project and Groundbreaking Announcement that we are excited to share! The renewal of the Sears Crosstown building has long been a dream for many in our city. In 2017, a portion of this huge building will house our new home, along with 14...
[caption id="attachment_8170" align="aligncenter" width="486"] Artist rendering of the proposed Crosstown development. Photo: Looney Ricks Kiss[/caption] On Tuesday, December 3, the Memphis City Council will vote on a resolution to provide the Crosstown Development Project with $15 million that will fund a variety of critical infrastructure, blight...
