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April 27, 2017
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Teacher Appreciation Week — Part Two

A blog post written by a current Resident, Lydia Fuson, as she reflects on how a Memphis teacher inspires the way she wants to treat her own students. Harold Bouldin. Just typing his name puts the biggest smile on my face. Mr. Bouldin was my Marketing teacher...

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April 27, 2017
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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,...

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April 13, 2017
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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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January 26, 2017
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Christian Community Development, Christian Community Education, Encouragement, In the Classroom, Memphis, Spiritual Life

Find, See and Love the Marginalized

How did Jesus enter His classroom as a beginning Teacher? Find out how in Luke 2: When Jesus came to bring glory to God and peace to others He began with quiet demonstrations of HUMILITY and LOVE, dignifying and identifying first with the marginalized....

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November 2, 2016
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A Call to Teach

Christian life is, in part, coming to God humbly in His word to find out what it is that he loves and what it is that he hates. Then we take on his loves and hates as our very own. And when we do, we...

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October 24, 2016
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Sometimes Less is More

David Montague shared this email with the MTR family this week. We hope that you will find encouragement in it....

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September 16, 2016
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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."...

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August 26, 2016
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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...

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August 19, 2016
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I Am a 5th Grader Too.

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...

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August 13, 2016
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Jesus Has Already Won

An MTR teacher shared this email with his team this week. Hopefully all teachers can find encouragement in it. The first week back at school does not always go as planned: "I know how frustrating today was. I left disappointed, frustrated and discouraged...

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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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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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